Updated 14 March 2023
We undertook a follow up focused inspection of Dentalcare Brackley on 3 March 2023. This inspection was carried out to review the actions taken by the registered provider to improve the quality of care and to confirm that the practice was now meeting legal requirements.
The inspection was led by a CQC inspector who was supported by a specialist dental advisor.
We had previously undertaken a comprehensive inspection of Dentalcare Brackley on 26 July 2022 under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. We found the registered provider was not providing safe, effective or well-led care and was in breach of regulations 12 and 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
You can read our report of that inspection by selecting the 'all reports' link for Dentalcare Brackley dental practice on our website www.cqc.org.uk.
As part of this inspection we asked:
- Is it safe?
- Is it effective?
- Is it well-led?
Our findings were:
Are services safe?
We found this practice was providing safe care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breaches we found at our inspection on 26 July 2022.
Are services effective?
We found this practice was providing effective care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breaches we found at our inspection on 26 July 2022.
Are services well-led?
We found this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breaches we found at our inspection on 26 July 2022.
Background
The provider has 14 practices and this report is about Dentalcare Brackley.
Dentalcare Brackley is in Brackley, Northamptonshire and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There is level access to the practice for people who use wheelchairs and those with pushchairs. A car parking space for people with disabilities can be reserved at rear of the practice. The practice has made some reasonable adjustments to support patients with additional needs.
The dental team includes 4 dentists, 3 trainee dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist, 2 receptionists and a practice manager. The practice has 4 treatment rooms.
During the inspection we spoke with 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses, one receptionist and the practice manager. We looked at practice policies and procedures and other records about how the service is managed.
The practice is open:
Monday from 8am to 6.30pm
Tuesday from 8am to 6.30pm
Wednesday from 8am to 6.30pm
Thursday from 8am to 6.30pm
Friday from 8am to 6.30pm
Saturday from 8am to 6.30pm