The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Worthing Dental Centre

20 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RY 0800 111 6627

Provided and run by:
Mr Bruno Silva

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced inspection on 15 April 2025.

We found the practice had not met all regulations.

Recruitment procedures did not fully reflect current legislation.

There was ineffective leadership, a lack of governance systems and the culture did not demonstrate continuous improvement.

The practice did not have effective systems in place to manage all risks. In particular, the risks associated with fire, electrical safety and infection prevention and control.

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

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance and infection control procedures were in place.

Patients’ consent to care and treatment was obtained in line with legislation and guidance.

The practice is in Worthing 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 6 treatment rooms.At the time of our inspection, the dental team consisted of 4 dentists, 4 dental nurses, 4 trainee dental nurses, 4 dental therapists, 3 receptionists and an off-site practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 4 dentists, 1 dental nurse, 4 trainee dental nurses, 2 dental therapists, 3 receptionists and the registered provider.

The provider was not complying with 2 regulations. Full details of the regulations the provider was not meeting are within the inspection findings below.

We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this inspection.

21 March 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke with four people who were using the service at the time of our inspection. All four said they were very happy with the practice. One person was attending the surgery with their elderly parent. They were very complimentary about the service and said the dentist always enquired about their parent's general health and not just whether they had any problems with their teeth. They said that information was always provided to their parent in a way that they could understand. They said their parent loved the staff and enjoyed coming to the practice.

Another person was accompanying their child, who had just seen the dentist. They said the dentist was very good with children, always explained everything and checked they were happy before starting treatments.

All four people said that they were involved in decisions about their care, given clear information about the treatment options available to them and gave consent accordingly. All treatment prices were fully explained. They said that the dentist checked their medical histories at each visit. They said they would recommend the practice to others.