My overall experience was ok. The welcome was friendly but then a piece of paper is shoved into my face saying “as you are not getting a dentist to look at you” please sign this paper acknowledging it’s your decision and not our fault” then a 3 page legal document was put in front of me to sign. I’m a lawyer myself and even I didn’t want to read it. It felt like a rental car experience. Then the hygienist asked the same question and seemed shocked that I didn’t want a checkup. It’s my choice. I have loads of experience with hygienists and I thought she was a bit heavy handed with my teeth. The person who I had before had a lighter touch and wasn’t as aggressive. – How would you describe your overall experience?

  • 10/10 – How useful are our communications and booking systems?
  • 8/10 – How well did we keep to time today?
  • 7/10 – How did you rate your welcome into the practice today?
  • 10/10 – If treatment has been recommended today how well was it explained?
  • 8/10 – How do you rate the patient lounge in terms of cleanliness, relaxation and calm?
  • 5/10 – How did you rate the comfort of your treatment today?
  • 6/10 – How happy are you to recommend us to friends & family?

08 Mar 18

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Dear Ronald,

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. It is much appreciated and really does help us to improve the service we offer to our patients.

I am so sorry you felt like the direct access forms were given to you unceremoniously. However, gaining your consent for direct access to a hygienist is required by the GDC, our governing body. We have a duty of care to both patient and practice to ensure our direct access patients sign and understand that procedure, however, huge apologies if it felt a little ungracious and/or rushed.

You are right, it is your choice what care you decide to receive. The hygienist that saw you only had what she believed to be your best interest in mind when double checking that you did not want to see a dentist for a dental health examination as well.

Best Wishes,
Katie
Treatment Coordinator

Katie –