During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 9 June 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice had systems to manage risks, including infection prevention and control. However, leadership arrangements were not consistently effective, and not all risks associated with the delivery of regulated activities had been suitably identified, assessed and mitigated.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation but were not consistently being followed.
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 Newport, Isle of Wight 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 4 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 13 staff, of which there were 2 dentists, 5 dental nurses, a decontamination nurse, a dental therapist, a dental hygienist, 2 receptionists and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the dentists, 2 dental nurses, the decontamination nurse, the dental hygienist, and the receptionists.
The provider was not complying with Regulation 12 Safe care and treatment, 17 Good governance and Regulation 19 Fit and proper persons. Full details of the regulations the provider was not meeting are within the inspection report.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this inspection.