During an assessment under our new approach
We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 4 April 2025.
We found the practice had met regulations.
Infection control procedures in place were effective and the practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks.
Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.
Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance.
Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our assessment, could access care, support and treatment when required.
Simply Bright Mitcham dental practice is in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There was step-free access to the practice.
The practice had 3 treatment rooms.At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 11 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 4 trainee dental nurses who also worked as receptionists, 1 dental therapist, 1 dental hygienist, and the practice manager. The practice was also supported by a principal dentist, an operations manager and a head nurse, who worked across 6 other practices. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 1 dentist, 2 trainee dental nurses, the practice manager, the operations manager, the head nurse and the principal dentist.