Every year most people find themselves making the unavoidable trip to the dentist for an annual check-up, or for many people the trips may be more regular than this. From check-ups and cleanings to fillings and tooth removal, there are so many reasons people find themselves booking an appointment and, inevitably, opening their wallets.
It can be tricky to find an NHS dentist or secure a spot at a private practice, so once you are registered at a dental surgery it's important to have regular appointments so that you stay on their list. Across Nottingham, there are around 65 practices, with just under 20 of these in the city centre.
We have rounded up all of these dentist practices and shared them below, along with when they had their most recent Care Quality Commission inspection. Unlike other industries, a dentist is not graded but needs to pass five key areas.
These include if the practice is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. All of the sites in the city centre that have had inspections have passed all of these areas with no action necessary, although some locations have not yet had inspections carried out.
Here are all of the dentists in the city centre, as well as their location, who runs them and the date of the last inspection:
Nottingham City
- 44 High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HW
- Provided and run by: J.D.S.P. Dental Limited
Not inspected yet
Aesthetic Dental Studio
- 44 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HW
- Provided and run by: Aesthetic Dental Studio
- Latest inspection: 21 May 2018
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Staff knew how to respond to a medical emergency and completed training in emergency resuscitation and basic life support every year. Emergency equipment and medicines were available as described in recognised guidance. Staff kept records of their checks to make sure these were available, within their expiry date, and in working order."
Harrison Dental
- The Garage Studios, 41-43, St. Marys Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1PU
- Provided and run by: Harrison Dental Limited
- Latest inspection: 18 October 2022
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Improvements had been made in respect of infection prevention and control procedures. In particular regarding manual cleaning which now followed current guidance. Improvements had been completed in the decontamination room to seal the work surfaces and repair the cupboard door."
Smmmile Store
- The Court, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2JP
- Provided and run by: SRKP Limited
- Not inspected yet
Orthoworld 2000 Nottingham
- White Friars House, 25 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6DA
- Provided and run by: Orthoworld 2000 Limited
- Latest inspection: 25 October 2017
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Staff considered patients’ different needs. This included providing ground-floor treatment rooms for patients with disabilities and families with children. The practice also had access to telephone interpreter services."
Little Way Periodontics, Specialist Dental Practice
- 65 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FD
- Provided and run by: Wise Dental Limited
- Not inspected yet
The Castle Clinic
- 67 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1FD
- Provided and run by: Justendo Limited
- Not inspected yet
Denturly Nottingham
- 4 St. James's Terrace, Nottingham, NG1 6FW
- Provided and run by: Denturly Ltd
- Not inspected yet
Park Dental Care
- 4 St James's Terrace, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6FW
- Provided and run by: Mr. Timothy Webber
- Latest inspection: 4 October 2023
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "The practice had systems and processes for learning, quality assurance, continuous improvement and innovation. These included audits of, disability access, radiographs and infection prevention and control. We identified scope for improvement in ensuring that audits of record keeping and antimicrobial prescribing were carried out. Staff kept records of the results of these audits and the resulting action plans and improvements."
Market St Dental Care
- 32 Market Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HW
- Provided and run by: Mr Ravi Nathwani
- Latest inspection: 4 July 2023
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Staff helped patients to be involved in decisions about their care and gave patients clear information to help them make informed choices about their treatment. The practice’s website provided patients with information about the range of treatments available at the practice. The dentist explained the methods they used to help patients understand their treatment options. These included for example study models and X-ray images."
City Dental Practice
- 11 Kings Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AE
- Provided and run by: City Dental Nottingham Limited
- Latest inspection: 27 February 2024
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Staff could show how they ensured high-quality sustainable services and demonstrated improvements over time. Staff stated they felt respected, supported and valued. They were proud to work in the practice. Staff discussed their training needs during annual appraisals and during clinical supervision. They also discussed learning needs, general wellbeing and aims for future professional development."
Mydentist - Kelso Gardens - Nottingham
- 32 Kelso Gardens, The Meadows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1QA
- Provided and run by: Petrie Tucker and Partners Limited
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Patients commented positively that staff was friendly and helpful on reception. We saw that staff treated patients with respect, were polite, professional and caring at their reception desk and over the telephone."
Pure Orthodontics (Richard Skeggs)
- 26 Regent Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5BQ
- Provided and run by: Mrs Nausheen Siddiqui, Mr. Richard Skeggs and Mr. Ajay Patel
- Not inspected yet
East Midlands Orthodontics
- 23 Regent Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5BS
- Provided and run by: Charnwood Research Centre Limited
- Latest inspection: 26 March 2024
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "The practice staff and provider demonstrated a transparent and open culture in relation to people’s safety. There was strong established leadership with emphasis on people’s safety and continually striving to improve. Systems and processes were embedded, and staff worked together in such a way that where the inspection highlighted any issues or omissions, action was taken swiftly to address them."
The Ropewalk Dental and Implant Suite
- 48 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5DW
- Provided and run by: Gurcharanpreet Singh and Paul Fitton
- Latest inspection: 25 September 2018
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "The practice organised and delivered services to meet patients’ needs. It took account of patient needs and preferences. Staff were clear on the importance of emotional support needed by patients when delivering care. Patients described high levels of satisfaction with the responsive service provided by the practice."
The Smile Centre Dental Practice
- 5 Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 2JY
- Provided and run by: Rodericks Dental Limited
- Latest inspection: 3 October 2016
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "Staff said that when patients were in pain or where treatment was urgent the practice made efforts to see the patient the same day. To facilitate this, the practice made specific appointment slots available for patients who were in pain or alternatively patients could sit and wait to be seen."
A & D Dental Practice Ltd
- 27 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3FB
- Provided and run by: A & D Dental Practice Ltd
- Latest inspection: 26 February 2018
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "The provider had reviewed their systems and processes to enable them to monitor risks and to take appropriate action to mitigate risks, relating to the health, safety and welfare of patients and staff. This included ensuring there was a full set of emergency equipment available, and that key equipment such as the automated external defibrillator (AED) were maintained and ready for use at all times."
Features Nottingham
- 112 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3HL
- Latest inspection: 31 October 2019
- Passed all areas
The inspector stated: "The practice had quality assurance processes to encourage learning and continuous improvement. These included audits of dental care records, X-rays and infection prevention and control. There was room for improvement as audits lacked detail and failed to identify learning points."
