CQC report: Trafalgar Dental Practice
The assessment took place on the 6th of November 2025.
Trafalgar Dental Practice is in Brighton and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
Assessment
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out this announced on-site inspection and found that the practice had met all regulations.
The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control. Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. Staff provided care and treatment in line with current guidance. They treated patients with dignity and respect and ensured access to care, support, and treatment when required.
There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people were available near the practice.
The practice had six treatment rooms with three being in use at the time of the inspection. There was a total of nine staff, of which there were three dentists, two dental nurses, one of whom was a trainee, two dental hygienists, one receptionist, and the practice manager.
CQC gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during their inspection, including two dentists, two dental nurses, one dental hygienist, the receptionist, and the practice manager.
People's experience of the service
Two weeks before CQC's inspection, they asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service. They received feedback from 12 patients and saw further feedback the practice received through patient satisfaction surveys and online reviews. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice.
Comments included: “lovely reception staff”, “patient and kind”, and “friendly and professional”.
Findings from patient feedback questionnaires demonstrated that people were positive about the standards of cleanliness. Patients responded positively that they were able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs, they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs.
The practice shared patient feedback with the team. CQC were told this was reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken.