The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Sale Dental Care

77 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7TQ (0161) 969 7432

Provided and run by:
Miss Aisha Ahmed

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site assessment on 20 March 2025.

We found the practice had met regulations. Infection control procedures in place were effective.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks. Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation however they weren’t always followed.

There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance. Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our assessment, could access care, support and treatment when required.

The practice is in Sale, Greater Manchester and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.

The practice had 4 treatment rooms. The total number of staff was 18. During the assessment we spoke with 3 dentists, 3 dental nurses and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our assessment.

10 April 2013

During a routine inspection

We observed that patients were spoken to in a professional but friendly manner. One patient told us: "They explain things in a very good way so that I fully understand. I'm always fully aware of the treatment and what it involves".

We sampled patient feedback questionnaires. The comments were very favourable of the the service provided. A suggestion box and comments book were located in the waiting room. One patient told us; "We are really satisfied with the service here, it has a really lovely feel about the place".

A patient told us: "This is really a good practice, spotlessly cleaned and decorated. The staff are fantastic and helpful. I have no concerns, they are by far the best dentists I have ever had".

We found that staff were trained in dealing with medical emergencies and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We saw evidence of regular staff training and certificates.

The practice had its own decontamination room located on the first floor with a designated nurse.

Staff told us that they were provided with opportunities for personal development and training. A member of staff said "They have been very supportive, they know where my interests lie and support my development with training".

A programme of audits were routinely undertaken. We were shown infection control audits, environment cleaning audits, daily and weekly job list for each treatment room.