INSPECTORS have praised a dental surgery in Accrington that has been found to provide safe and effective care.

Mydentist in Warner Street was also decreed to be well-led after the Care Quality Commission inspection.

The mainly NHS surgery, which has a practice manager, four dentists, three dental nurses, a dental therapist and a receptionist, was visited on May 23.

The newly published report says: "We found that this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations.

"The practice had arrangements to ensure the smooth running of the service. These included systems for the practice team to discuss the quality and safety of the care and treatment provided."

It adds: "The practice team kept complete patient dental care records which were clearly written or typed and stored securely.

"The practice monitored clinical and non-clinical areas of its work to help to improve and learn."

The inspectors also heeded opinions on 45 comment cards filled in by patients.