The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Castle Street Dental Practice

136 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK3 9JH (0161) 480 5068

Provided and run by:
Dr. Anthony Leung

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We undertook a follow-up, comprehensive on-site inspection on 3 July 2025. This was carried out to review the actions taken by the registered provider to improve the quality of care and to assess whether the practice was meeting legal requirements.

We had previously undertaken an announced on-site inspection of Castle Street Dental Practice on 18 February 2025. We had found the registered provider was not providing well-led care and was in breach of regulation 17 good governance of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

During our follow-up inspection, we found the practice had met regulations.

The practice now had effective systems to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control. The provider should take action to ensure ongoing fire safety management is effective.

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.

The practice is in Stockport, Greater Manchester and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was no step-free access into the practice. Car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.

The practice had 1 treatment room. The total number of staff was 3. During the assessment we spoke with all the staff.

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced, on-site assessment on 18 February 2025.

We found the practice had not met all regulations.

Safeguarding processes were in place. However, staff did not know their responsibilities for safeguarding.

The infection control procedures in place were not effective. Improvements were needed for Legionella protocols, decontamination processes, storage and segregation of clinical waste and sharps bins, and environmental cleaning.

The practice had ineffective systems to identify and manage risks. Improvements were needed to governance processes surrounding the medical emergency kit, stock and material control, and risk assessments. In particular health and safety, substances hazardous to health and sharps risk assessments.

Fire safety processes and the maintenance of radiography equipment were not working effectively.

Leadership and oversight of the service was not always effective. Processes for continuous improvement required improvement.

Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our assessment, could access care, support and treatment when required.

The practice is in Stockport, Greater Manchester and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was no step-free access into the practice. Car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.

The practice had 1 treatment room. The total number of staff was 3. During the assessment we spoke with the dentist and 2 trainee dental nurses.

The provider was not complying with all regulations. Full details of the regulation the provider was not meeting are within the assessment findings below.

In instances where CQC have decided to take civil or criminal enforcement action against a provider, we will publish this information on our website after any representations or appeals have been concluded.

25 March 2013

During a routine inspection

When we inspected the Castle Street Dental Practice we talked to the dentist and the staff and to each of the people who had an appointment that morning. Each of these people who used the service agreed to our looking at their patient records so that we could verify aspects of our inspection. Because the practice is small only two members of staff support the dentist and we were told that on this occasion the regular dental nurse was on holiday and that temporary cover arrangements were in place.

When we spoke to people who used the service they told us that 'the treatment is very good and I am very happy with the service ' that's why I keep coming back'. Another person described the staff as 'smashing ' they always make you feel comfortable and relaxed'.