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December 2012
NEW SERVICES WE OFFER... We are now offering our most nervous patients the option of having certain dental procedures carried out under sedation. Dr Sanghera has treated hundreds of patients safely using this technique. It involves giving an intravenous sedative before starting a dental procedure. Patients are relaxed enough to allow treatment to be carried out. Also new to Mercian House are invisible braces. These revolutionary discreet aligners are the perfect way to straighten crooked teeth without the need for unsightly xed braces. We are currently taking clinical photographs of patients to complement their dental records. High quality photographs allow us to document current llings, tooth wear and decay and save them for future reference. Dont be surprised if you are offered this service at your next examination.
31st October 2012 the concentration of hydrogen peroxide legally permitted increased to 6% in line with the EU Scientic Committee on Consumer Products. At Mercian House we adhere to these guidelines and patient safety is paramount. It is also the General Dental Councils (GDCs) view that applying materials and carrying out procedures designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth amounts to the practice of dentistry. This means tooth whitening can no longer take place in beauty clinics Anyone who practises dentistry illegally risks being prosecuted by the GDC in the criminal courts. If you suspect someone is illegally practising dentistry you can report it via email to illegalpractice@gdc-uk.org
16 York Street, Stourport-onSevern, Worcestershire DY13 9EE 01299 827 437 mercianhouse@gmail.com www.mercianhouse.com Dr J Sanghera GDC No 83740 Dr R Atkinson GDC No 68083
OPENING HOURS OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD Do not panic if you have a dental emergency RECENT INSPECTIONS... over the christmas period as we are open most Like most professions we are highly regulated days. Here are our opening times: and the care we provide is constantly monitored Mon 24th Dec - 9am - 1pm by external agencies. We will provide feedback to Tues 25th Dec - Closed all day you in our twice yearly newsletter. Wed 26th Dec - Closed all day In July the Worcestershire Primary Care Trust Thur 27th Dec - 9am - 1pm visited our practice and assessed our dental Fri 28th Dec - 8.30 - 1pm records, infection control procedures and various Mon 31st Dec - 9am - 5pm other requirements. We are pleased to inform you Tues 1st Jan - Closed all day they were very impressed with our practice, Wed 2nd Jan - 9am - 6pm especially our electronic patient records and digital radiography. AND FINALLY.... In September the British Dental Association Merry Christmas visited us to assess the requirements of the BDA & Good Practice Scheme. Mercian House Dental Practice has been a member since the scheme A Happy New Year began over 10 years ago. Membership of the from all the staff at Mercian House scheme demonstrates our commitment to excellence in Quality Assurance. We are delighted Thats about it for this issue. Should you wish that the assessor was able to conrm we met the to add anything to the newsletter or have any scheme requirements. comments please do not hesitate to speak to We are currently awaiting our rst Care reception team. There is also a suggestions/ Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. comments box in the waiting room. IN THE NEWS RECENTLY You may have seen reports surrounding the area of tooth whitening in the press recently. On The next newsletter will be in June/July 2013. Bye for now.