- Dentist
Dental 397
Assessment report published 29 October 2026
Contents
Judgements
Our view of the service
We undertook a follow-up on-site inspection on 27 October 2026. This was carried out to review the actions taken by the registered provider to improve systems and processes relating to governance and to assess whether the practice was meeting legal requirements.
We had previously undertaken an announced on-site of Dental 397 on 5 May 2026. We had found the registered provider was not providing well-led care and was in breach of regulation 17 Good governance] of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
During our follow-up inspection, we found the practice had met regulations.
The practice had effective 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 Exeter and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.
The practice had 2 treatment rooms. During the inspection we spoke with 1 dentist, 3 dental nurses, 1 trainee dental nurse.