What does accreditation mean?

Accreditation means that The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street meets comprehensive national standards set by an independent body, acknowledging our commitment to managing safety, risk, and quality. 

Accreditation is independent recognition that our organisation meets the requirements of defined criteria or standards which provides quality and performance assurance for consumers. We use accreditation as a tool to measure and improve performance and health outcomes for our patients. 

What does accreditation mean for you?

Visiting The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street means you have peace of mind knowing our team is committed  to Quality Innovation Performance Limited accreditation: 

• Providing you with high quality and safe care
• Improving your health outcomes
• Protecting your privacy and keeping your records secure
• Ensuring you are cared for in a safe and quality-focused environment

The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street was the first dental practice in NSW to be accredited. We are also the first joint medical and dental practice with accreditation.
 

We adhere to the following guidelines:

• Dental Board of Australia: Dental Guidelines on Infection Control www.dentalboard.gov.au
• Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, published by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2010 www.nhmrc.gov.au
• ADA’s Guidelines for Infection Control www.ada.org.au/Publications/guideinfectcont.aspx
• AS/NZS 4815 Office-based health care facilities – Reprocessing of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of the associated environment, or as an alternative,
• AS/NZS 4187 Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities www.saiglobal.com
• Hand Hygiene Australia www.hha.org.au
• Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care www.safetyandquality.gov.au