Harpenden Dental Centre

Updated 23 June 2026

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 29 July 2026.

We found the practice had met regulations.

The practice mostly 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.

Harpenden Dental Centre is in Harpenden, Hertfordshire and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces were available at the front of the practice.

The practice had 8 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 26 staff, of which there was the principal dentist and 12 associate dentists (which included an implantologist, and specialists in periodontology, prosthodontics, orthodontics and endodontics), 6 dental nurses, 1 dental therapist/hygienist, 2 dental hygienists, 3 receptionists and the practice manager. The practice used a sedation company to provide intravenous sedation for patients if appropriate. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection.

The service provides cosmetic treatments, some of which are not in scope of CQC regulation and are not covered in our inspection.

Updated 23 June 2026

Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We reviewed patient feedback we received, and feedback routinely obtained by the practice. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.

Comments included, “I’ve received an excellent service from this dental practice. All of the clinical staff I’ve engaged with have been excellent. [Clinicians] all need a mention, along with the many dental nurses.”

Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness.

Comments included, “clean, good dentists, friendly.”

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.

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.