Patient Complaints Procedure

At Cedars Endo, we take complaints very seriously and try to ensure that all our patients are pleased with their experience of our service.  When patients complain, they are dealt with courteously and promptly so that the matter is resolved as quickly as possible.  This procedure is based on these objectives.
Our aim is to react to complaints in the way in which we would want our complaint about a service to be handled.  We learn from any mistake that we make and we respond to customers concerns in a caring and sensitive way.

1. The person responsible for dealing with any complaint about the service which we provide is Dr Imran Azam, lead specialist clinician.
2. If a patient complains on the telephone or at the reception desk, we will listen to their complaint and offer to refer their complaint onto Dr Imran Azam immediately.  If Dr Azam is not available at the time, then the patient will be told when they will be able to talk to him and arrangements will be made for this to happen.  The member of staff will take brief details of the complaint and pass them on.  If we cannot arrange this within a reasonable period or if the patient does not wish to wait to discuss the matter, arrangements will be made for another member of staff to deal with it
3. If the patient complains is writing the letter will be passed on immediately to Dr Imran Azam.
4. If a complaint is about any aspect of clinical care or associated charges it will normally be referred to the treating dentist, unless the patient does not want this to happen.
5. We will acknowledge the patient’s complaint in writing and enclose a copy of this code of practice as soon as possible, normally within three working days.  We will seek to investigate the complaint within ten working days of receipt to give an explanation of the circumstances which led to the complaint.  If the patient does not wish to meet us, then we will attempt to talk to them on the telephone.  If we are unable to investigate the complaint within ten working days we will notify the patient, giving reasons for the delay and a likely period within which the investigation will be completed.
6. We will confirm the decision about the complaint in writing immediately after completing our investigation.
7. Proper and comprehensive records are kept of any complaint received.
8. If patients are not satisfied with the result of our procedure then a complaint may be made to:
a) The General Complaints Service (08456 120 540) for complaints about private treatment
b) The General Dental Council, 37 Wimpole Street, London, W1M 8DQ (the dentists registration body)

Patient Complaints Procedure

At Cedars Endo, we take complaints very seriously and try to ensure that all our patients are pleased with their experience of our service.  When patients complain, they are dealt with courteously and promptly so that the matter is resolved as quickly as possible.  This procedure is based on these objectives.
Our aim is to react to complaints in the way in which we would want our complaint about a service to be handled.  We learn from any mistake that we make and we respond to customers concerns in a caring and sensitive way.

1. The person responsible for dealing with any complaint about the service which we provide is Dr Imran Azam, lead specialist clinician.
2. If a patient complains on the telephone or at the reception desk, we will listen to their complaint and offer to refer their complaint onto Dr Imran Azam immediately.  If Dr Azam is not available at the time, then the patient will be told when they will be able to talk to him and arrangements will be made for this to happen.  The member of staff will take brief details of the complaint and pass them on.  If we cannot arrange this within a reasonable period or if the patient does not wish to wait to discuss the matter, arrangements will be made for another member of staff to deal with it
3. If the patient complains is writing the letter will be passed on immediately to Dr Imran Azam.
4. If a complaint is about any aspect of clinical care or associated charges it will normally be referred to the treating dentist, unless the patient does not want this to happen.
5. We will acknowledge the patient’s complaint in writing and enclose a copy of this code of practice as soon as possible, normally within three working days.  We will seek to investigate the complaint within ten working days of receipt to give an explanation of the circumstances which led to the complaint.  If the patient does not wish to meet us, then we will attempt to talk to them on the telephone.  If we are unable to investigate the complaint within ten working days we will notify the patient, giving reasons for the delay and a likely period within which the investigation will be completed.
6. We will confirm the decision about the complaint in writing immediately after completing our investigation.
7. Proper and comprehensive records are kept of any complaint received.
8. If patients are not satisfied with the result of our procedure then a complaint may be made to:
a) The General Complaints Service (08456 120 540) for complaints about private treatment
b) The General Dental Council, 37 Wimpole Street, London, W1M 8DQ (the dentists registration body)

Why us?
Cedars Endo is a leading specialist endodontic referral practice providing pain free, advanced root canal treatment for patients referred to us by their dentists. Our expertise, clinical success rate of 96%, dentist and patient experiences are testament to our clinical excellence and quality care. We continually invest in the latest technology, update new clinical practices and comply with all professional guidelines to deliver the best possible dental care.
CONTACT US
  • Cedars Endo, Cedars Coach House
    Church Road, Windlesham
    Surrey GU20 6BN
  • 01276 780008
  • reception@cedarsendo.co.uk
How to find us?
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Cedars Endo is located on Church Road opposite Rectory Lane in the heart of Windlesham. Surrey. Access to on-site parking is available via a gated entrance adjacent to a small bus stop directly opposite Rectory Lane.