During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 15 October 2025.
We found the practice had met regulations.
Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.
Staff provided care and treatment in line with current guidance. They treated patients with dignity and respect and ensured access to care, support, and treatment when required.
The practice mostly had effective systems to identify and manage risks, which included infection prevention and control. However, they should improve the systems to identify and manage risks related to fire safety.
Littleborough Dental Practice is in Littleborough, Rochdale and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
The practice had installed a handrail to help patients with the step to access the practice. Car parking spaces available near the practice.
The practice had 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 17 staff, of which there were 6 dentists, 4 qualified dental nurses, 3 trainee dental nurses, 2 receptionists, 1 cleaner and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 1 dental nurse, 2 receptionists, the practice manager and a second practice manager from a sister practice.