During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 22 April 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice did not have effective systems to identify and manage all risks.
The practice did not have effective systems to ensure staff received appropriate support, training, professional development, supervision and appraisals.
There was a lack of effective leadership or culture of continuous improvement.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation
Staff treated patients with dignity and respect and ensured access to care, support, and treatment when required.
The practice is in Ryde, Isle of Wight and provides 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 11 staff, of which there were 1 principal dentist, 1 associate dentist, 2 dental nurses, 2 dental hygienists, 2 receptionists, 1 decontamination technician, 1 bookkeeper and 1 cleaner. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the principal dentist, 2 dental nurses, 2 receptionists and the decontamination technician.
The provider was not complying with Regulation 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008(Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Full details of the regulation 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.