BDA Good Practice Scheme

July 9, 2013

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We are pleased to announce that West Coast Dental Care has recently been recognised by the British Dental Association (BDA) as committed to good practice and has joined its Good Practice Scheme. Our practice has joined the UK’s leading dentistry quality assurance programme.

By becoming members of the scheme our practice is demonstrating a visible commitment to providing quality dental care to nationally recognised standards.

Our practice is committed to supporting patients towards achieving and maintaining good oral health

  1. We involve our patients in all aspects of their care and ensure that their needs and preferences are considered and that they can take informed decisions
  2. We ensure a safe environment by undertaking risk assessments and managing potential hazards within the practice. We follow current guidelines for preventing cross-infection
  3. We recruit staff that are competent to undertake the duties associated with their role and provide training where required.
  4. We encourage on-going professional development for all members of our team.
  5. We monitor the quality of the service we provide and seek the views of our patients to identify opportunities for improvement.