Updated 20 August 2026
We undertook a follow-up on-site inspection on 3 September 2026. 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 focused on-site inspection of Precious Dental Care on 10 June 2026, where we inspected the safe, effective and well-led key questions. We had found the registered provider was not providing safe and well-led care and was in breach of Regulations 12 Safe care and treatment and 17 Good governance of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
During our follow-up inspection we inspected the safe key question and the provider’s response to the Regulation 12 breach only. We found the practice had met Regulation 12. A further follow up inspection will be carried out to inspect the well-led key question and whether the provider has met Regulation 17.
New risk assessments had been carried out for Legionella and fire safety. The provider was taking action to address the actions and recommendations.
Medical emergency equipment and medicines were available and checked in line with national guidance. Staff had received appropriate training to respond to medical emergencies.
The premises were visibly clean and free from clutter. Hazardous substances were clearly labelled and stored safely.
Equipment had been serviced and repaired as required, and staff carried out validation checks.
Staff training was up-to-date and there was oversight of this.
The practice is in Roundhay, Leeds and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There were steps to the entrance and car parking spaces in front and behind the premises with additional on street parking near the practice.
The practice had 4 treatment rooms. During the inspection we spoke with 1 dentist, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.