Tisbury Dental Centre

Updated 13 April 2026

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 10 September 2026.

We found the practice had met all regulations.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control.

Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.

Recent recruitment procedures reflected current legislation.

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.

Tisbury Dental Centre is part of PortmanDentex, a dental group provider. The practice is in Tisbury and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces were available, including dedicated parking for disabled people.

The practice had 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 18 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 7 dental nurses, 1 decontamination nurse, 3 dental hygienists, 1 receptionist, 1 cleaner and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses who performed dual roles as receptionist, 1 decontamination nurse, the practice manager and the regional safety and quality specialist for the group.

Updated 13 April 2026

Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We reviewed patient feedback we received, and feedback routinely obtained by the practice. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.

Results from our patient feedback questionnaire showed that people were positive about the standards of cleanliness and professionalism shown by staff.
Patients responded positively that they were able to book appointments convenient for them, and they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. Patients also answered that they were involved in decisions about their care and that when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.

We were told that the practice actively obtained feedback from patients that is reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken.