During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced, on-site inspection on 22 June 2026.
We found the practice had not met all regulations.
The practice did not have effective systems to identify and manage risks, including fire safety and the maintenance of equipment and premises.
Recruitment policies reflected current legislation; however, these were not consistently followed.
Staff did not manage medicines and prescriptions fully in line with current guidance.
The leadership and oversight for the day-to-day management of the service needed improvement.
Staff had the experience to carry out their roles.
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.
Pinner Road Dental Practice is in the London Borough of Harrow and provides 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 1 treatment room. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 5 staff, of which there was 1 dentist who was the principal, 2 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, and the business manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the principal dentist, 1 dental nurse, and the business manager.
The provider was not complying with Regulation 12 and Regulation 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008(Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. 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.