Free CQC audit template · Quarterly
Clinical record-keeping audit
A free 5-point audit for dental practices. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Delivering evidence-based care and treatment” under the Effective key question (Reg 9, 12), as processes. Built from CQC. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Medical history updated
- Consent and treatment options recorded
- Examination findings recorded
- Recall interval recorded with the reason
- Antimicrobial prescribing justified
Official sources
- CQC: Dental mythbusters
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
Know your gaps before the inspector does.
Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.