82% of CQC failures are governance.

Your dental software handles appointments and clinical notes. Nobody handles decontamination logs, radiation protection files, clinical audit, GDC CPD tracking, or CQC inspection prep. DentalPad handles all of it.

82%

Of CQC enforcement actions in dental cite Regulation 17 (good governance). Not clinical care. Not patient safety. Documentation and systems.

250 hrs

GDC CPD requirement per 5-year cycle. Every dentist, hygienist, and therapist. Tracked in spreadsheets or not tracked at all.

15

Decontamination cycles per day in a typical practice. Each needs a logged record. Most practices use paper logs or nothing.

Without DentalPad

  • Decontamination logs are paper sheets stapled together or missing entirely
  • Radiation protection file has not been updated since the X-ray unit was serviced
  • Clinical audit is something you do the week before the CQC visit
  • BPE recording rates are unknown because nobody tracks them
  • GDC CPD hours for your team are in a spreadsheet last opened in January

With DentalPad

  • Digital decontamination log with cycle parameters, batch tracking, and test strips
  • IRR 2017 radiation protection file maintained automatically with equipment records
  • AI-generated clinical audit templates with criteria, methodology, and action plans
  • BPE recording compliance tracked per clinician with percentage dashboard
  • CPD dashboard per staff member with hours vs 250hr target and expiry alerts

Eight features. One subscription.

Everything the CQC inspector checks beyond your clinical notes.

Decontamination Audit Trail

Digital washer-disinfector and autoclave cycle logs. Cycle parameters, batch tracking, test strip results, equipment maintenance records. Always CQC-ready.

Radiation Protection File

IRR 2017 compliant radiation protection file. Equipment inventory, quality assurance tests, dose records, RPA reports, local rules. All in one place.

Clinical Audit

AI-generated audit templates: BPE recording, radiograph quality, antibiotic prescribing, record-keeping. Criteria, methodology, sample size, action plan.

BPE Recording Compliance

Track Basic Periodontal Examination recording rates per clinician. Dashboard with percentage compliance. Evidence of systematic periodontal screening for CQC.

GDC CPD Tracking

250 hours per 5-year cycle for every registrant. Track hours, categories, verifiable vs general, certificates. 30-day expiry alerts. AI gap analysis.

CQC Inspection Prep

AI-generated self-assessment against all 5 CQC key questions. Live readiness score. Prioritised gap analysis. Evidence mapped per judgement area.

Complaint Handling

Log complaints with deadline tracking. AI-drafted professional responses. Investigation records. Outcome tracking. Evidence of systematic complaints procedure.

Staff Training Matrix

Track mandatory training: safeguarding, medical emergencies, infection control, radiography, conscious sedation. Expiry alerts. Certificate upload.

How it works

Three steps. No integration with Dentally or SOE required.

1

Register your practice

Enter your practice name, CQC registration, and staff list. Onboarding generates your decontamination templates and inspection checklist in under five minutes.

2

AI drafts, you approve

Generate audit templates, complaint responses, and training gap analyses. Every AI output requires a qualified dental professional to review and approve.

3

Always inspection-ready

Live CQC readiness score across all 5 key questions. Dashboard shows decontamination compliance, CPD status, overdue audits, and outstanding actions.

Pricing

Monthly billing. Cancel any month. No annual contracts.

Free

£0
1 user
  • Dashboard with readiness score
  • Decontamination log (30 entries)
  • 1 clinical audit
  • CSV export

Starter

£79/mo
Up to 5 users
  • Unlimited decontamination logs
  • Radiation protection file
  • CPD tracking
  • Training matrix
  • PDF export

Professional

£199/mo
Up to 15 users
  • Everything in Starter
  • AI clinical audits
  • AI complaint responses
  • CQC inspection prep
  • BPE compliance tracking

Enterprise

£349/mo
Unlimited users
  • Everything in Professional
  • Multi-site dashboard
  • API access
  • Priority support

Frequently asked questions

Does it replace Dentally or Software of Excellence?

No. Your dental software handles appointments, charting, and clinical notes. DentalPad handles the governance documentation your dental software does not touch: decontamination logs, radiation protection, clinical audit, CPD, and CQC prep.

Why does Regulation 17 matter?

CQC Regulation 17 (good governance) is cited in 82% of dental enforcement cases. The failures are always documentation: missing decontamination records, incomplete audit trails, no systematic complaints procedure. DentalPad addresses every one.

How does CPD tracking work?

Track hours per staff member against the 250-hour GDC 5-year cycle. Categorise as verifiable or general. Upload certificates. 30-day expiry alerts. AI identifies training gaps across your team.

Is AI content safe for CQC inspections?

Every AI output requires dental professional review before filing. The AI drafts audit templates and complaint responses. The dentist approves. Nothing is recorded without qualified sign-off.

What about the radiation protection file?

Full IRR 2017 compliant file: equipment inventory, QA test schedule, dose records, RPA audit reports, local rules. Maintained in one place with reminders for overdue items.

Can I export my data?

Yes. CSV and PDF export on all plans. Your data is yours. Cancel any month and take everything with you.

DentalPad is an administrative tool. It generates compliance documentation for dental professional review. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or make clinical decisions. The dentist always signs off.

Fix the governance. Pass the inspection.

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