• Dentist
  • Dentist

Abbey Mead Dental Practice and Implant Centre

25 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU (01822) 611121

Provided and run by:
Larkham House Dental Practice Limited

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Report from 9 July 2024 assessment

Judgements

  • Safe

    Regulations met

  • Effective

    Regulations met

  • Caring

    Regulations met

  • Responsive

    Regulations met

  • Well-led

    Regulations met

Our view of the service

We carried out this on-site unannounced assessment on 7 August 2024. We found the practice had met all regulations. We found shortfalls in appropriately assessing and mitigating risks in relation fire safety management, equipment and premises, radiation, hazardous substances, infection prevention and control and waste management. All of these were acted on immediately. Staff recruitment procedures reflected current legislation. Sterilisation of dental instrument procedures followed published guidance. The practice is in Tavistock and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children. At the time of our assessment, the dental team included 4 dentists, 4 dental nurses, 2 dental hygienists, 1 dental hygiene therapist, 1 interim practice manager (who was also a nurse), 3 receptionists and a registered manager. The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 1 trainee dental nurse, 1dental hygienist, 1 receptionist, the practice manager and the registered manager.