During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on Wednesday 18 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. We highlighted minor risks in relation to the oversight of Legionella and X-ray equipment checks and were assured these would be addressed.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation. The processes to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks 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.
The practice is in Cleveleys, Lancashire and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children. The practice also provides NHS minor oral surgery that does not require hospital treatment for patients aged 10 and over in Lancashire. Postgraduate dental trainees working under consultants also provided oral surgery care.
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 13 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 1 sedationist/oral surgeon, 1 postgraduate oral surgery trainee, 1 hygiene therapist, 4 dental nurses (including 2 trainees), 1 receptionist and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 3 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 1 receptionist, the practice manager and the compliance company manager.