- Dentist
Clover House Dental Practice
Assessment report published 20 March 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 3 February 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice had systems to identify risks, including infection prevention and control. The provider’s response to identified risks was insufficient, which meant that safety, for example in relation to premises, was compromised.
Staff at practice level had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership at practice level.
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 did not manage medicines in line with current guidance.
Governance processes in place did not support oversight within the practice.
Clover House Dental Practice is part of Todays Dental Practices Limited a dental group provider. The practice is in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available near the practice.
The practice had 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 20 staff, of which there were 5 dentists, 8 dental nurses, 4 dental hygienists, 1 receptionist, 1 laboratory technician 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 hygienist, 1 receptionist, the Clinical Director for Todays Dental Limited Practices, the group compliance lead and the practice manager.
The provider was not complying with Regulations 15 and 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Full details of the regulations 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.
People's experience of this service
On the day of our inspection, we reviewed patient feedback from several sources. This included thank you cards to the practice, on-line feedback direct to the practice and on-line ratings. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Patients felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs and commented that staff were helpful, friendly and caring.