Updated 1 September 2025
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 28 January 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
Staff training was not up-to-date or reviewed at regular intervals.
Improvements were underway to the systems in place to identify and manage risks, in relation to fire safety, radiation protection, legionella and overall governance.
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.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation.
The practice is in Poole and provides 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 3 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 14 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 6 dental nurses, 2 dental therapists, adental hygienist, areceptionist and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental therapist, 1 receptionist 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.