Updated 18 May 2026
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 12 August 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice had systems in place to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control, although these were not consistently effective in all areas.
Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures did not always reflect current legislation, although 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.
Staff did not manage medicines in line with current guidance.
The practice is in Stokenchurch and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available.
The practice had 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 6 staff, of which there was 1 dentist, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 1 receptionist/office manager and the practice administrator. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the dentist, a dental nurse, the dental hygienist, the receptionist/office manager and the practice administrator.
The provider was not complying with Regulation 17 Good governance. Full details of the regulation the provider was not meeting are within the inspection report.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this inspection.