Wensleydale Dental Practice

Updated 19 January 2026

We carried out this announced on-site inspection with remote support from a specialist advisor on 1 June 2026.

We found the practice had met regulations.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage most risks, including infection prevention and control. However, fire safety management needed strengthening.

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.

The practice is in Huntingdon and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available near the practice.

The practice had 10 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 33 staff, of which there were 8 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 2 dental therapists, 10 dental nurses, 2 trainee dental nurses, 4 receptionists, 1 finance manager, 1 assistant manager (who was also a treatment co-ordinator) and the practice manager. The practice had its own dental laboratory, with 3 additional staff members. 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 19 January 2026

Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We received feedback from 8 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.

Patients commented on the kind, caring and professional nature of staff, who were polite and knowledgeable and made patients feel relaxed.

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.

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.