Albion Dental Practice Also known as Quality Dental Group - Albion Dental Brighton

Updated 24 January 2025

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 24 April 2025.

We found the practice had met the regulations.

Infection control procedures in place were effective.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and 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.

Albion Dental Practice is part of Quality Dental Group, a dental group provider. The practice is in Brighton and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

The practice could be accessed via a small ramp, a lift was available to access surgeries on 2 floors. Car parking spaces including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.

The practice had 5 treatment rooms.At the time of our inspection, there were 5 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 4 trainee dental nurse, 3 dental hygienists, 2 receptionists and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist, 2 trainee dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 2 receptionists, the practice manager and the operations manager for the group.

Updated 24 January 2025

Two weeks before our on-site inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. On the day of our inspection, we received patient feedback from 6 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice. Feedback included “the dentist is wonderful”.

Findings from patient feedback questionnaires demonstrated that people were positive about the standards of cleanliness. Patients responded positively that they were able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs, they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs.

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.