The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Burnopfield Dental Practice

2 Busty Bank, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NF

Provided and run by:
Miss Kirsten Booth

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All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 17 June 2025

We found the practice had met regulations.

Infection control procedures in place were effective.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation. The systems to obtain evidence of staff immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases should be reviewed.

There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance.

Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our inspection, could access care, support and treatment when required.

Burnopfield Dental practice is in Burnopfield, County Durham and provides NHS dental care treatment for adults and children.

The practice had 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 9 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 4 dental nurses, 1 dental therapist, 1 dental hygienist and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 3 dental nurses and the practice manager.

4 February 2014

During a routine inspection

People told us that their dentist explained their treatment and costs to them prior to any work being done. They told us they were happy with the service they provided. One person told us "I have been coming here years and I am happy with the service and I am always informed of my treatment and the costs involved."

Medical information was reviewed before the start of each treatment to ensure it was up to date and accurate but also to ensure the person did not have any medical problems that would cause problems during treatment. Effective systems to manage the risk of infection were in place. One person told us "the practice is always clean and staff always wear protective clothing before starting treatment".

Complaint information was available for people to use if they wanted to raise any concerns. Both people we spoke with told us that if they had a complaint they would speak to the dentist.