- Dentist
Clear Dentistry
Assessment report published 15 October 2025
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 30 September 2025.
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 Bishop’s Waltham in Hampshire and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and NHS dental care and treatment for children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces were available, at the practice.
The practice had 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 14 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 5 dental nurses, 2 dental hygienists, 2 receptionists and a practice manager who was also a qualified dental nurse. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the 2 principal dentists, 1 associate dentist, 1 dental nurse, 2 receptionists 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.
People's experience of this service
On the day of our inspection, we saw patient feedback from 10 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included:
“I never thought going to the dentist would be a pleasant experience but at Clear I feel at ease and always super happy with the results. The staff are amazing.”
“Always excellent, understanding and the quality of their treatment is very high. The whole team at Clear Dentistry are professional and lovely”.
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. “I live overseas and it was not always easy to predict when I would be in UK, the team made a special effort to fit my appointments in and around my dates.”
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: “My treatment plan was presented and thoroughly explained and indeed modified as necessary by [the dentist].” “Photos and scans shown on a screen in the room show the patient what is going on in their mouth and provide justification for the treatment recommended.”
Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.
Patients told us that they were supported to maintain their oral health and were provided with appropriate information and resources: “[The dentist] and the team at Clear Dentistry are very proactive with a combination of monitoring and recording emerging issues (using high quality photography for example to monitor tooth wear) and helping with mouth hygiene.”
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.