Updated 29 October 2024
We carried out this on-site announced assessment on 30 October 2024. We found the practice had not met all regulations. Recruitment procedures did not always reflect current legislation. We identified scope for improvement in ensuring effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement were established at the service. We identified scope for improvement in recording the completion of monitoring tasks associated with fire and legionella safety. Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our assessment, could access care, support and treatment when required. Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance and infection control procedures were in place. The practice had systems to manage risks. The practice is in Staveley in Derbyshire 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, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice. The practice had 5 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 1 dentist, 3 dental nurses, and the practice manager. The provider was not complying with 1 regulation. Full details of the regulation the provider was not meeting are within the quality statement section of the report. We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.