- Dentist
DK Dental Practice
Assessment report published 28 August 2025
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 20 May 2025.
We found the practice had not met regulations
Infection control procedures in place were not effective.
The practice did not have effective systems to identify and manage risks.
Recruitment procedures did not wholly reflect current legislation and there was ineffective leadership.
Medicines and prescriptions were not always managed in line with current guidance.
The practice did not have effective systems to review and investigate incidents and accidents.
Patients’ consent to care and treatment was not obtained in line with legislation and guidance.
Complaints were not dealt with positively and efficiently.
The practice is in Weymouth and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children. The practice is on the first floor and accessed via a flight of stairs. Car parking spaces are available near the practice. The practice had 2 treatment rooms, but only 1 was in use for appointments. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 3 staff, of which there was 1 dentist, 1 trainee dental nurse and a receptionist. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the dentist, dental nurse and receptionist.
The service provides cosmetic treatments, some of which are not in scope of CQC regulation and are not covered in our inspection.
The provider was not complying with regulations 12 (Safe care and treatment), 17 (Good governance), 18 (Staffing) and 19 (Fit and Proper persons employed).
Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our inspection
Full details of the regulations the provider was not meeting are within the inspection findings below.
In instances where CQC have decided to take civil or criminal enforcement action against a provider, we may publish this information on our website after any representations and/or appeals have been concluded.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to some of the concerns found at this inspection.
People's experience of this service
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 5 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included, “Extremely friendly and welcoming, explained things in simple way, understanding, reassuring and boosted my confidence”, “Thorough examination. Good advice given. Great service”
Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness.
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.
Patients told us they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. They were involved in decisions about their care.
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.