Blue Sky Dental

Updated 9 October 2025

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 16 October 2025.

We found the practice had met all 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.

Blue Sky Dental also known as Chelmsford Dental, Baddow Road, is in Chelmsford Essex and provides private general dental care and treatment for adults and children. There is a larger sister specialist practice in Chelmsford called Blue Sky Dental, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford.

This report reviews our findings from our inspection of Blue Sky Dental, also known as Chelmsford Dental, Baddow Road, Chelmsford.

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 3 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 33 staff across both practices of which there were 1 oral surgeon, 1 orthodontist, 1 endodontist, 2 periodontists, 5 prosthodontists, 9 dental nurses including 1 trainee dental nurse, 4 hygienists, 1 treatment coordinator, 6 receptionists, 1 support staff and 2 practice managers working across both locations. For the Baddow Road practice specifically, there are 5 staff members, of which there were 1 dentist, 2 receptionists and 1 dental nurse/practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection across both locations, including 2 prosthodontists, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 3 receptionists and 2 practice managers.

Updated 9 October 2025

Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.

Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness.

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.