Updated 14 January 2025
We undertook a follow-up on-site assessment on 5 March 2025. 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 assessment of Nantwich Smile Design on 29 October 2024. We had found the registered provider was not providing well-led care and was in breach of Regulation 17 good governance of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
During our follow-up assessment, we found the practice had met regulations.
The practice had implemented systems to manage risks. In particular, risks associated with fire, and Legionella.
Infection control procedures followed published guidance. However, improvements should still be made to ensure these were reflective of practice protocols.
There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation, and recent recruitment was in line with these procedures.
The practice is in Nantwich and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was portable ramp access to the practice and car parking spaces were available near the practice.
The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 3 qualified dental nurses (one of which was the practice manager).