The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Bupa Dental Care Sale Moor

116 Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3HD (0161) 973 6356

Provided and run by:
Oasis Dental Care (Central) Limited

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 13 August 2025.

We found the practice had met regulations.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control.

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.

BUPA Dental Care Sale Moor is part of a large dental group provider. The practice is in Sale, Greater Manchester 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, in a public car park nearby

The practice had 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 21 staff, of which there were 7 dentists, 6 dental nurses, 1 of whom was a trainee dental nurse, 4 dental hygienists, 2 receptionists, 1 assistant practice manager and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.

5 March 2013

During a routine inspection

During our inspection we spoke with two people, they told us: 'I have never had a bad experience, I see the hygienist every six months and they have given me some really good advice.' 'The staff are all really good, I have had to make a couple of emergency appointments and they are very accommodating. They go through everything with you and explain the different options and cost implications to help you make a choice.'

The practice manager told us that, before people are asked to sign consent forms, staff verbally go through the key points, to ensure that people understand what they are consenting to.

We reviewed three electronic dental records, which showed that risk assessments were carried out prior to treatment, with any medical conditional or allergies clearly highlighted.

All clinical staff had undertaken a vetting procedure from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) to ensure that they were considered fit to work with children and vulnerable adults.

We observed that all areas of the premises were clean and tidy. The practice had a cleaning contract in place for non-clinical areas and the nurses took responsibility for cleaning clinical areas. We spoke with two nurses and they were clear about their roles and responsibilities for cleanliness and infection control.

People who use the service, their representatives and staff were asked for their views about their care and treatment and they were acted on.