Cotswold Dental Care

Cotswold Dental Care operates from 39 Cotswold Road in Warrington, holding CQC registration as a dental practice, within the North West region. The service is directly accountable to the Care Quality Commission for the quality and safety of the care it delivers. The service is also known locally as Dr Imran Afzal Khan, so you may see either name on correspondence and signage.

A dental practice provides the full spectrum of oral healthcare — from routine check-ups, hygiene appointments and fillings through to root canal treatment, extractions, crowns and dentures. Practices in England are regulated twice over: the Care Quality Commission registers and inspects the practice itself, while every dentist, hygienist and dental nurse must individually register with the General Dental Council (GDC). Cotswold Dental Care holds this dual accountability, which covers everything from decontamination standards in the surgery to the qualifications of the person treating you.

Modern dental care is increasingly preventive: the goal of a well-run practice is to see problems before they hurt. That means regular examinations (typically every 6–24 months depending on your oral health), digital X-rays at clinically justified intervals, and hygiene support to control gum disease — which affects around half of UK adults and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Cosmetic treatments such as whitening, veneers and orthodontic aligners are also delivered through practices like Cotswold Dental Care, but legally they may only be performed by GDC-registered professionals.

The CQC's most recent recorded check of this location took place on 2 February 2023. Inspection reports are public documents, and the official record for this location is linked in the registration section below — reading the latest report is the single most reliable way to understand how the service performs day to day.

Dentistry spans several recognised specialties — orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics among them — and general practices refer into these pathways when a case needs specialist input. The CQC register records the population groups Cotswold Dental Care is set up to treat:

Services for everyone

This provider is registered without population restrictions — its service is open to the general public rather than limited to specific age bands or clinical groups. In practice this is the standard registration for mainstream services such as dental practices, GP surgeries and diagnostic clinics.

Declared specialisms are commitments, not decorations: the CQC inspects against them, and they are a fair basis for direct questions when you contact the service.

This reflects the standard service range of a dental practice; Cotswold Dental Care will confirm which of these are offered on site and which are arranged by referral.

Dental examinations

Routine check-ups assessing teeth, gums and soft tissues, including oral cancer screening — the appointment most responsible for catching problems early.

Scale and polish / hygiene

Professional removal of plaque and tartar to control gum disease, usually with tailored advice on brushing and interdental cleaning.

Fillings and restorations

Repair of decayed or damaged teeth using composite (white) or amalgam materials, restoring function and preventing further decay.

Root canal treatment (endodontics)

Removal of infected pulp from inside a tooth to save it from extraction — typically completed over one or two visits.

Extractions and minor oral surgery

Removal of teeth that cannot be saved, including surgical extraction of impacted wisdom teeth where the practice is equipped for it.

Crowns, bridges and dentures

Laboratory-made restorations that rebuild broken-down teeth or replace missing ones, matched to the shade of your natural teeth.

Emergency dental care

Urgent appointments for severe pain, swelling, trauma or bleeding — many practices reserve same-day slots for genuine emergencies.

Teeth whitening

Professional bleaching using regulated concentrations of hydrogen peroxide — legal in the UK only when prescribed and supervised by a dentist.

Orthodontics and aligners

Correction of crowding and bite problems using fixed braces or clear aligners, either in-practice or by referral to a specialist orthodontist.

Dental implants

Titanium replacements for missing tooth roots, restoring single teeth or anchoring bridges and dentures — usually a multi-visit, privately funded treatment.

To contact Cotswold Dental Care directly, call 01925445425 or use the enquiry route on its website (linked in the contact section above).

To register or book with Cotswold Dental Care, telephone the practice — reception can tell you immediately whether NHS places are open, how long the private diary is running, and whether the practice operates a waiting list. Many practices now also take bookings through their website; if the practice lists one on this page, the online route is usually answered within a working day.

The NHS and private routes work differently. NHS dental care is commissioned locally, and practices open and close their NHS lists as capacity changes — if the NHS list is closed you can ask to join the waiting list, search other practices nearby, or call NHS 111 for help finding an available NHS dentist. Private care has no list system: you can normally be seen within days, and many practices offer membership plans (typically a monthly fee covering check-ups and hygiene with discounts on treatment).

For urgent problems — severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth or uncontrolled bleeding — say the word "emergency" when you call. Practices triage these differently from routine bookings, and NHS 111 can direct you to urgent dental services out of hours. Do not go to A&E for tooth pain unless there is facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma.

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three fixed bands: Band 1 covers examination, X-rays and preventive advice; Band 2 adds fillings, extractions and root canal work; Band 3 covers laboratory work such as crowns, dentures and bridges. You pay one band charge per course of treatment, not per item — and check-ups, urgent care and treatment for exempt groups (under-18s, pregnant women and new mothers, and those on qualifying benefits) are free or reduced.

Private fees are set by each practice and vary with materials, complexity and location. As a guide, private examinations are commonly priced similarly to an NHS Band 1 charge, while implants, orthodontics and cosmetic work are almost always private-only. Ask Cotswold Dental Care for a written treatment plan with itemised costs before starting — practices are required to make prices transparent, and any good practice will happily stage treatment across visits to spread the cost.

Cotswold Dental Care is located at 39 Cotswold Road,Orford,Warrington, in the WA2 postcode district of Warrington. The full postcode, WA2 9SF, will take you to the door with any sat-nav or maps app — or use the Google Maps link for this exact location.

For public transport, enter the full postcode into a journey planner (National Rail, Traveline or your maps app) rather than searching the service name. Drivers should ask about parking at the point of booking — availability differs sharply between town-centre and residential locations, and knowing before you travel removes the most common source of appointment-day stress.

If you use a wheelchair, travel with a carer, or need any adjustment — a quieter waiting area, longer appointment, or interpreter — raise it when booking rather than on arrival. CQC-registered providers are expected to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, and almost all handle them smoothly given notice.

If this location is not convenient, the nearest comparable alternative is Bupa - Orford Avenue, Warrington, roughly 1.3 miles away — the nearby providers section below lists more options with distances.

Every provider on this site is registered with the Care Quality Commission — but registration is the floor, not the ceiling, and the public record lets you judge far more than the badge.

The CQC inspects against five questions — is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led — and publishes its findings. For Cotswold Dental Care, the registered provider is Cotswold Dental Care. The most recent recorded check took place on 2 February 2023. The official CQC record for this location carries the current registration status, ratings where awarded, and every published inspection report.

Reading a report efficiently: start with the well-led section (it predicts everything else), then safe. Look at the direction of travel across the last two inspections rather than a single snapshot, and treat "requires improvement" with a credible action plan differently from the same rating with repeated findings. If anything in a report concerns you, raising it with the service directly is both fair and revealing — well-run providers answer plainly.

Warrington has 218 CQC-registered healthcare providers in total, of which 42 are dental practices — so genuine comparison is possible before you commit. The full Warrington directory and the local dentists listing let you shortlist alongside this profile.

With 42 dental practices in Warrington, it pays to compare before you register. Check whether the practice is taking NHS patients if that matters to you; read the latest CQC report for the practice; and look at the GDC register if you want to verify an individual clinician. Practical factors decide day-to-day satisfaction: how easy is it to get an appointment, does the practice run late-evening or weekend surgeries, is there wheelchair access, and how does it handle emergencies? A short phone call answers most of this in five minutes.

Where is Cotswold Dental Care located?

Cotswold Dental Care is at 39 Cotswold Road,Orford,Warrington, WA2 9SF, in Warrington (North West region). The full postcode works in any sat-nav or journey planner.

How do I contact Cotswold Dental Care?

Call 01925445425 during opening hours. The practice also runs a website with an enquiry route. For funding-route questions (NHS availability, fees), asking directly by phone gets the current position.

Is Cotswold Dental Care regulated?

Yes — it is registered with the Care Quality Commission (location ID 1-2467358459) under the registered provider Cotswold Dental Care. Registration is a legal requirement for delivering this type of care in England and brings ongoing inspection.

When was Cotswold Dental Care last checked by the CQC?

The most recent check recorded on the register took place on 2 February 2023. The full inspection history is on the official CQC record linked from this page.

What are the nearest alternatives to Cotswold Dental Care?

The closest comparable providers are Bupa - Orford Avenue, Warrington (1.3 miles), Warrington Smile Clinic (1.7 miles), Victoria House Orthodontic Practice (1.7 miles). Each has a full profile on this site with contact details and registration information.

Is this practice taking new NHS patients?

NHS availability changes frequently as practices fill and reopen their lists. Call the practice directly for today's position — and if the NHS list is closed, ask about the waiting list or use NHS 111's find-a-dentist support.

How often should I have a check-up?

NICE guidance recommends an interval between 3 and 24 months depending on your oral health risk — your dentist will set your recall interval after examining you. Six-monthly visits remain typical for most adults.

What should I do about severe tooth pain right now?

Call the practice and say it is an emergency — most reserve same-day urgent slots. Outside opening hours, call NHS 111 for the local urgent dental service. Only attend A&E if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding will not stop.