- Dentist
Dental Surgery
Assessment report published 22 October 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We undertook a follow-up on-site inspection on 30 September 2026. 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 Dental Surgery on 7 July 2026. We had found the registered provider was not providing safe and well-led care and was in breach of Regulation 13 Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment and 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 had improved the systems to identify and manage risks. In particular, the risks associated with fire safety, health and safety, stock control, hazardous substances and staff recruitment.
The practice had effective safeguarding processes and staff knew their responsibilities for safeguarding.
Improvements had been made to the oversight of provision of staff mandatory training.
Clinical notes were now recorded in line with recognised guidance.
Further improvements should be made to the systems to review, investigate and document incidents and accidents.
The provider should follow an effective complaints procedure to ensure concerns and complaints are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.
Dental Surgery is in Kirkby, Liverpool and provides NHS treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available near the practice.
The practice had 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 4 staff, of which there were 1 dentist, 1 qualified dental nurse, 1 receptionist and the practice manager (who was also a qualified dental nurse). We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist, 1 dental nurse, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.