Gosport Smile Clinic Also known as South Cliff Dental Group Gosport

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site assessment on 26 November 2024. We found the practice had not met all regulations. The practice did not have effective systems in place to manage risks. There was a lack of oversight and governance structure within the practice. Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation. Patients were treated with dignity and respect. However there was no access to an NHS dentist. Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance and infection control procedures were in place. Gosport Smile Clinic is part of South Cliff Dental Group a dental group provider. The practice is in Gosport Hampshire 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 were available near the practice. The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 2 dental nurses, 2 dental therapists, 1 receptionist and the practice manager. The provider was not complying with Regulations 12 and 17 Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Full details of the regulations the provider was not meeting are within the body of the report. We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.

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