• Dentist
  • Dentist

Metchley Dental Practice Limited

23 Metchley Lane, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 0HT (0121) 427 5069

Provided and run by:
Metchley Dental Practice Limited

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 7 July 2026.

We found the practice had met 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.

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 is in Harborne, Birmingham and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and ground floor treatment rooms.

The practice had 4 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 17 staff, of which there were 6 dentists, 5 dental nurses (including 1 trainee dental nurse), 2 administrators, 2 receptionists, 1 treatment coordinator and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection.

12 December 2012

During a routine inspection

Our visit was discussed and arranged with the practice two days in advance. This was to ensure that we had time to see and speak to staff working at the practice, as well as people registered with the practice. During the inspection we spoke with the dentist (who was also the registered provider), two dental nurses and three people who were registered with the practice and observed a patient consultation. After our inspection visit, we spoke by telephone with eight people who were registered with the practice to ask them about their experiences of the service.

People that used the practice were very positive about their experiences with the dental practice. People told us about the friendly and personal service they received and how they were put at ease when they attended for their appointments. Their comments included, 'Quite satisfied' and 'All absolutely great, friendly, make you feel at ease.'

Staff received a range of training so that they had up to date knowledge and skills in order to treat people safely when they attended the practice.

People told us that the practice was clean and tidy and that they had no concerns about hygiene. We found that the provider had effective infection control procedures in place. This meant the risk of infection for people using the service was minimised.

There were systems in place that ensured people using the service were asked their views about the service so the provider could use the information to improve.