Vermilion – The Smile Experts (Kelso)

Service overview

Service type: Independent clinic

Registration status: Registered

Based in Kelso, Vermilion – The Smile Experts is an independent clinic.  

Further information about the clinic and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below.

Conditions of registration

1. To operate an independent clinic between the hours of 07:00 – 21:00 Monday – Sunday.
2. The service will treat service users aged from birth.
3. The service will provide dental treatments.
4. The service shall ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users.
5. Service users must be treated individually. Group treatments are not permitted.
6. The provider must not allow service users to consume alcohol while in receipt of health care.
7. No animals or pets in the area where the service is provided, with the exception of service animals.
8. No laser treatments or procedures will be carried out.
9. No Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments or procedures will be carried out.
10. Treatment can be provided under intravenous sedation with an appropriately trained sedation team. An anesthetist is required for the provision of advanced techniques.
11. Children must not be treated under sedation.
12. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Inspection reports

• Vermilion – The Smile Experts (Kelso) – independent healthcare inspection report and action plan: May 2023,

Report published: 10 May 2023 
Inspection date: 10 March 2023
Inspection type: Announced