- Dentist
Didcot Dental Studio
Report from 22 January 2026 assessment
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 3 March 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
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 had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures did not reflect current legislation.
The practice had not implemented systems to assess, monitor and manage risks to patient and staff safety. In particular, the management of fire safety, equipment and premises.
Didcot Dental Studio is in Didcot and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access and a car park near the practice.
The practice had 4 treatment rooms.
At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 8 staff, of which there were 2 dentists, 4 dental nurses, 1 dental hygiene therapist, 2 receptionists, 2 Treatment Co-ordinators and the practice manager.
We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist, 1 dental nurse, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.
The service provides cosmetic treatments, some of which are not in scope of CQC regulation and are not covered in our inspection.
The provider was not complying with 2 regulations, Regulation 17 Good governance and Regulation 19 Fit and proper persons employed.
Full details of the regulations 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
One week before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We received feedback from 2 patients. On the day of our inspection, we saw patient feedback from a further 1 patient. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included “Amazing practice, dentists are always kind and reception staff very informative” and “I felt such at ease and would recommend 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.