Updated 12 March 2026
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 14 July 2026.
We found the practice had met all regulations.
The practice 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.
Serenity Dental Surgery is in Burnham on Crouch, Essex 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, including dedicated parking for disabled people, near the practice.
The practice had 3 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 12 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 3 dental nurses, the head nurse/assistant manager, 1 trainee dental nurse and 3 receptionists. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff including the practice manager from a sister practice 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.