We carried out this inspection to check on the care and welfare of people using this service. To ensure that we had time to speak to staff working at the practice, as well as people visiting the practice, we arranged the visit in advance.

On the day of the inspection we spoke with the practice manager, one dentist and three dental nurses. After the inspection we contacted three people who used the service to get their feedback.

The practice had a contract with the NHS to provide NHS dental care to children and exempt groups. Outside of this contract people paid for private dental treatment.

We spoke to people who had attended the surgery for consultations or treatment. All of the people we spoke with told us they had visited this surgery for a number of years and were happy with the treatment they received.

People we spoke with told us the staff were always helpful and reassuring, the practice was clean and appointments were arranged at a convenient time to them. People told us there was plenty of information on making a complaint in the reception area and they would be comfortable making a complaint if they needed to.

One person told us, “I am very happy with the service. I get an appointment when I need it. The dentist is lovely and always makes me feel reassured”.

Another person told us, “I am happy with the service. The surgery is clean. I always sign my treatment plans and am involved in decisions made. I would recommend this dentist to my friends”.