During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 12 May 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.
The practice had systems to manage risks, including infection prevention and control. However, leadership arrangements were not consistently effective, and not all risks associated with the delivery of regulated activities had been suitably identified, assessed and mitigated.
Although there are issues to be addressed, the impact of our concerns relates to the governance and the oversight of the risks, rather than a patient safety risk.
The practice is in Exeter and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available, including dedicated parking for disabled people, near the practice.
The practice had 4 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 13 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 5 dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse, 1 dental therapist, 1 receptionist, 1 administrator and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 3 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse, 1 receptionist, 1 administrator and the practice manager.
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.