- Dentist
Stokenchurch Dental
Assessment report published 5 October 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
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.
People's experience of this service
Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness.
Patients felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs and said they had enough time during their appointment without feeling rushed.
Patients told us they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. They were involved in decisions about their care.
Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.
The practice shared patient feedback with the team. We were told this was reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken.