Archive for the ‘Scotland’ Category
Clyde Munro celebrates opening of first UK SureSmile Studio in Perth
The Clyde Munro team had plenty to smile about on Monday 22nd August after officially opening the first SureSmile Studio in the UK. The group, which is the largest dental provider in Scotland, has spent over £1 million developing the state-of-the-art practice and training facility in the centre of Perth. The clinic has opened in […]
Scottish Dental Care snaps up Edinburgh dental practices
Scottish Dental Care has snapped up a thriving Edinburgh business, adding to its 15 practices in Scotland. The growing firm has acquired Mathewson Dental Practice, which operates St John’s Road Dental Practice and East Craigs Dental Practice. Both practices provide NHS and private dental care. The business provides care for over 28,000 patients across nine […]
Scottish siblings add new practice to growing dental business
A brother and sister team based in Scotland has added a new practice to its growing dental business. Rose and Rob Campbell bought their first practice with business partner, James Gibson, from their parents. The acquisition of the Musselburgh surgery was followed by a North Berwick practice in 2019. The trio has recently added a […]
Clyde Munro to open state-of-the-art dental clinic and training centre in Perth
Scotland’s largest dental chain, Clyde Munro, is opening a brand new, state-of-the-art dental clinic and training facility in the centre of Perth. The project, which will cost over £1 million, will bring cutting-edge dental services and training facilities to the city. Clyde Munro is creating the clinic in association with Dentsply Sirona, a multinational manufacturer, […]
Dentists to get 4.5% pay rise in Scotland
NHS dental professionals are set to receive a 4.5% pay rise in Scotland. Health secretary, Humza Yousaf, confirmed that NHS dental and medical staff will be given a 4.5% pay rise, which will be backdated to April 1st. He said that the raise “demonstrates that we value all our medical and dental staff and the […]
Scottish dental firm expands its portfolio after acquiring Peebles practice
A Scottish dental firm has expanded its portfolio after acquiring a dental practice in Peebles. Perthshire-based Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic has taken over Kingsmeadows Dental Practice in Peebles. The latest acquisition is a sign of continued growth, with the chain consolidating its presence in the Borders. The purchase price was £450,000. The firm, […]
Scottish dentists criticise plans to reduce NHS support payments
The British Dental Association has criticised plans to reduce NHS support payments for dental practices in Scotland. Dentists have accused the Scottish Government of “pulling away the life support” from NHS dental services. The comments came after health secretary, Humza Yousaf, confirmed that additional payments will decrease from 70% to 30% from August. Uplift fees, […]
Scottish Dental Care adds two Edinburgh practices to its growing portfolio
Scottish Dental Care, one of Scotland’s largest dental chains, has added two Edinburgh practices to its growing portfolio. Founded in 2016 by brothers, Philip and Christopher Friel, Scottish Dental Care recently added Edinburgh-based St John’s Road and East Craigs practices. The two clinics are run by Dr Hew Mathewson and his family. The family has […]
Orthodontic chain submits application to create new Glasgow clinic in former dry cleaning store
An orthodontic chain, which is expanding rapidly, is set to open a new clinic in a former dry cleaning store in Glasgow. The owners of Smile 2 Impress, which has clinics across Spain and the UK, have requested permission to change the use of premises in Mitchell Street in Glasgow city centre. If the plans […]
Dental group ramps up recruitment to tackle dentist shortages in Scotland
Scotland’s largest dental group is ramping up recruitment to tackle dentist shortages north of the border. Clyde Munro is investing in a recruitment drive to encourage dentists to either stay in Scotland after graduating or move from other countries or UK nations amid dentist shortages. The move comes as thousands of patients have recently been […]
