- Dentist
Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre
Assessment report published 16 April 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 2 April 2026.
We found the practice had met regulations.
The practice had 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.
The practice is in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire 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 5 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 13 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 3 qualified dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse, 3 dental therapists, 2 receptionists and the practice manager. 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.
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 9 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included, “I would highly recommend Kidsgrove Dental and Implant Centre to anybody looking for excellent dental care”, “Receptionists, super friendly and helpful, wait time was not long at all, seen to straight away. [Dentist] is always amazing, friendly, welcoming. Amazing dental practice all around” and “Very happy with the service, very good, always able to fit in for emergencies, very patient oriented. Flexible with appointments. Always happy to help and accommodating. Dentist is comfortable surroundings. Staff pleasant and obliging. Very modern and updated with new procedures and equipment.”
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.
Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.
Patients told us that they were supported to maintain their oral health and were provided with appropriate information and resources.
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.