Moor Park Dental Practice

Judgements

• Safe

  Regulations met

• Effective

  Regulations met

• Caring

  Regulations met

• Responsive

  Regulations met

• Well-led

  Regulations met

Our view of the service

We had previously undertaken a focused inspection under our previous methodology of Moor Park Dental Practice on 20 March 2024 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 and well-led care and was in breach of regulations 12 and 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. We undertook a follow up focused assessment on 21 May 2024. This assessment 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. We found the practice had met regulations. The practice had systems to manage risks. Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation. Infection control procedures followed published guidance. Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance. There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. Medicines and prescriptions were managed in line with current guidance. The practice is in Preston, Lancashire and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children. At the time of our assessment, the dental team included 1 dentist, 5 dental nurses (of which 1 manages the practice and 3 are trainees), 1 dental therapist and 1 receptionist. The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with the dentist, 2 dental nurses and the practice manager.