- Dentist
Dental Surgery - Main Street Billinge Also known as Saxon Dental Care
Assessment report published 23 April 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 18 March 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice had some systems to identify and manage risks, including fire, legionella, COSHH and safeguarding. However, these were not always working effectively and required improvement.
Leadership and oversight of the service was not always effective. Processes for continuous improvement required 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 Wigan, Greater Manchester and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
Due to the nature of the building, there was no step-free access to the practice. Car parking spaces were available near the practice.
The practice had 1 treatment room. The total number of staff was 2. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist and practice manager, who was also a qualified dental nurse and worked on reception.
The provider was notcomplying withRegulation 17 Good governance.Full details of the regulationthe providerwas not meeting arewithin theinspectionreport.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.
People's experience of this service
Prior to our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We received feedback from 1 patient. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice. Comments included:
“Excellent care every time. Can always get an appointment including emergency. Very friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble.” The patient felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs.