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Private Dentistry

We inspect all types of dental practices, including NHS practices and practices which undertake a mixture of private and NHS work in Wales to check people are receiving good care.

How we inspect

We look at how dentists:

Our inspections of dentists are usually announced. Services usually receive up to twelve weeks notice of an inspection.

Our inspections are carried out by a HIW inspector and an external reviewer who is a dentist with recent hands on experience of dentistry.

The following document provides guidance about what we will look at during an inspection. If you would like a copy of our inspection workbook please contact hiw.inspections@gov.wales quoting which inspection type of workbook you require.

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