- Dentist
Elland Practice Limited
Assessment report published 7 April 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 3 March 2026.
We found the practice had met regulations.
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.
Staff could access emergency equipment and medicines that were checked in line with national guidance.
The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks. They should take action to ensure staff have the awareness to recognise and manage service users who may have sepsis.
The practice should improve the infection control procedures and protocols. In particular, the storage of water and manual cleaning of instruments.
The practice is in Elland 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 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 5 staff, of which there were 1 dentist, 1 dental nurse, 2 receptionists and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the dentist, the dental nurse, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.
People's experience of this service
On the day of our inspection, we obtained patient feedback from 6 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included,
“Always pleasant with good care”,
“The staff are polite and respectful”,
“The dental surgery always provide a great service and quality of dentistry is very good”,
“Professional and takes time to explain”.
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 said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.
Patients told us that they were supported to maintain their oral health and were provided with appropriate information and resources.
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.