Updated 16 December 2025
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 13 May 2026.
We found the practice had met regulations.
The practice had effective systems to identify and manage most risks, including infection prevention and control.
Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures mostly 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.
Welham Green Dental Practice is in Welham Green, Hatfield and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available at the practice.
The practice had 3 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 15 staff, of which there was the principal dentist, 5 associate dentists which included an endodontist and implantologist, 2 dental nurses, 3 dental hygienists, 2 receptionists and the practice manager who was also a registered dental nurse. In addition, there was a medical practitioner who provided facial aesthetics. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses including a bank nurse, 1 receptionist 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.