• Dentist
  • Dentist

Swaby's Dental Practice

10-11 Swaby's Yard, Walkergate, Beverley, Humberside, HU17 9BZ (01482) 335205

Provided and run by:
Mr. Richard Berry

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 24 April 2025.

We found the practice had met regulations.

Infection control procedures in place were effective.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance.

Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our inspection, could access care, support and treatment when required.

We noted innovative approaches to providing person-centred care. In particular, their proactive approach to improving oral health in the local area. They participated in school-based supervised tooth brushing programmes that incorporate clinical dental assessments, applications of fluoride varnish, oral health education and ensuring those identified as needing care through their school visits could access this.

They also created additional resources to raise awareness of other healthcare issues. For example, to support patients to recognise and act on the early signs of skin cancer.

The practice is in Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice. The practice is located in a small shopping precinct with car parking near the practice.

The practice had 4 treatment rooms.At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 17 staff, of which there were 5 dentists, 1 dental therapist, 7 dental nurses, 3 receptionists and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 2 receptionists and the practice manager.

9 July 2013

During a routine inspection

Patients told us they were advised and informed about treatment in advance. All of the patients we spoke with said they were happy with their treatment and felt their dental needs had been met.

We saw that the practice provided access for people with mobility problems. The practice was clean and tidy throughout with dedicated areas for the cleaning of equipment. Policies and procedures were in place to support hygiene in the practice and patients told us that staff used protective clothing.

There were systems in place to support people to raise a complaint, provide feedback and to audit the practice. We saw this information was reviewed and feedback to staff took place to help ensure the practice continued to meet patient's needs.