Bathampton Dental Practice

Updated 13 November 2025

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 7 October 2026.

We found the practice had not met all 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.

Systems and processes were not entirely embedded which highlighted a number of issues that included the control of substances hazardous to health, infection prevention and control, and the management of fire safety.

The practice is in Bath 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, including dedicated parking for disabled people, near the practice.

The practice had 3 treatment rooms.

At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 10 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 1 foundation dentist, 3 dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse, 1 dental hygiene therapist and a practice administration manager.

We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 3 dentists, 1 foundation dentist, 2 qualified dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse and the administration manager.

The provider was not complying with Regulation 17 Good Governance. Full details of the regulation the provider was not meeting are within the inspection report.

Updated 13 November 2025

Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We reviewed patient feedback we received, and feedback routinely obtained by the practice.

On the day of our inspection, we spoke with patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice

Patients fed back 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.

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.

Patients told us that when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.

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.