Registered from 23 December 2013.
Dentist · independent evidence profile
The Art of Dentistry
3 The Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PA
CQC location 1-1135297917NHS organisation code V80246
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ODS code V80246. Data refreshed 1 September 2026.
Location and contact
3 The Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PA
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CQC assessment breakdown
How the service was assessed
These are CQC key-question results for this location. A percentage is shown only where CQC publishes one.
Caring
The service has met the regulations
Effective
The service has met the regulations
Responsive
The service has met the regulations
Safe
The service has met the regulations
Well-led
The service has met the regulations
Latest published evidence
Ongoing Assessment for The Art of Dentistry
Assessment dated 5 December 2025. Published 12 February 2026.
What CQC reported
Not applicable
People’s experience
The provider carried out regular patient feedback surveys. On the day of our inspection, we received patient feedback from 10 patients. We noted responses from patients all of which provided a wholly positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice. Comments included, “Very grateful for the compassion and care I receive from this clinic.” Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness. We were told, “Everything is clean and very well maintained.” Patients felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs and said they had enough time during their appointment without feeling rushed. Patients told us they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. They were involved in decisions about their care. We were told, “I feel totally confident in all areas of my care and treatment.” Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given. Patients told us that they were supported to maintain their oral health and were provided with appropriate information and resources. The practice shared patient feedback with the team. We were told this was reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken. We were told, “There are team meetings every month, for those who are unable to attend there is a practice social media group which is very active and very popular (with staff),” and “We have meetings monthly where we can discuss and address our concerns, our opinions are listened to and valued.”
Community experiences
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Services and regulated activities
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Service types
Dentist
Regulated activities
Treatment of disease, disorder or injurySurgical proceduresDiagnostic and screening procedures
Specialisms
Services for everyone
Published record
Rating and report history
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7 February 2017Inspected but not ratedCQC rating history
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