• Dentist
  • Dentist

Archived: Blythswood Dental Surgery

69 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HG

Provided and run by:
Whitecross Dental Care Limited

Important: This service is now registered at a different address - see new profile
Important: This service is now registered at a different address - see new profile

All Inspections

9 October 2013

During a routine inspection

Blythswood Dental Surgery employed a practice manager, four dentists, a hygienist, five dental nurses and two receptionists on the day of our visit. The opening times were displayed at the front entrance and on leaflets.

The surgery was able to provide home visits if people had a specific medical need making it difficult for them to attend the surgery.

We spoke with five people during our visit who attended for treatment. All of them told us that they were pleased with the service. One person told us 'I've been a patient here for 38 years. If it wasn't good I would have left by now.'

We spoke with seven staff during our visit. All of the staff we spoke with told us that they had received training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and child protection and that they understood how to recognise and report any concerns they had.

The practice had measures in place to deal with foreseeable emergencies. Staff had received first aid training and all required emergency equipment was up to date and easily accessible.

The practice was clean and tidy. Clinical areas were spacious and well lit. We found that the practice maintained best practice standards of infection control.

The practice had checks in place to monitor the quality of care provided. We found a robust audit system was in place.