Posts Tagged ‘Bupa’
Suffolk dentists could charge up to £40 more to cover rising PPE costs
Dentists in Suffolk are adding up to £40 to the cost of dental treatment to cover rising PPE expenses. Under new guidelines, dental teams are required to use additional PPE for procedures, which generate and spread droplets. The cost of PPE has soared in the last five months, with practices now facing much higher running […]
NHS England confirms new contracts for dental practices in Portsmouth
NHS England has confirmed that new contracts will be awarded to dental practices in Portsmouth in July. Representatives from NHS England have been looking for providers to take on new contracts after Swiss chain, Colosseum Dental, closed down three city centre practices in 2019. The unexpected move left thousands of patients without access to a […]
Bupa Dental adds 10 new practices to its portfolio
One of the country’s fastest-growing dental chains has expanded its portfolio. Bupa Dental has acquired ten new practices, taking the total number of Bupa clinics in the UK and Ireland to 470. Bupa Dental has now added 23 practices to its collection in 2019. The ten new acquisitions are located all over the country and […]
Bupa confirms pay rise for dental nurses
The UK’s second largest dental provider, Bupa, has confirmed that it will increase salaries for dental nurses. Bupa Dental Care made the announcement as part of an ongoing commitment to improve pay and benefits for employees. Since 2017, when Bupa acquired Oasis Dental Care, the firm has been working to encourage employees to take advantage […]
New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist
A new study conducted by Bupa has revealed most people avoid going to the dentist on a regular basis as a result of a lack of time, fear and cost. The Bupa poll, which involved 2,000 adults, suggested that 14% of people didn’t go to the dentist regularly due to time constraints. In the last […]
Bupa adds to its dental portfolio after acquiring 9 new practices
Bupa has added to its portfolio of dental practices after confirming the acquisition of nine new clinics across the UK and Ireland. The chain has added a total of 23 new practices to its ever-growing collection this year, and the total number of Bupa Dental Care surgeries now stands at 470. The new additions represent […]
Bupa adds Old Church Dental Practice in Halifax to its growing portfolio
Bupa is continuing to expand its portfolio of dental clinics across the UK after acquiring a historic dental practice in Halifax. The Old Church Dental Practice, which is located in a former church, has been acquired by the growing dental chain. This quirky dental practice is housed in a listed building and boasts exposed stonework […]
Bupa acquires new Kent dental clinic
Bupa Dental has acquired a new dental practice in Kent. The chain has agreed to take over the Hospital Lane Dental and Implant Clinic as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The clinic marks Bupa Dental’s 17th new acquisition in 2018. The chain already manages over 470 dental surgeries across the UK and Ireland, and […]
Bupa adds 9 new dental practices to its portfolio
Image Editorial credit: chrisdorney / Shutterstock.com Bupa has added nine new dental practices to its portfolio. The latest acquisitions mean that the chain has increased the number of Bupa clinics in the UK by 14 in 2018. After taking over Oasis Dental Care in 2017 and acquiring new practices in 2018, Bupa now manages 470 dental practices in […]
Bupa Dental Care acquires Luton-based Avsan Holdings
Bupa Dental Care has completed the acquisition of Avsan Holdings, a dental chain based in Luton. The group, which has 16 dental clinics in England and Scotland, has been taken over by Bupa in a deal, which was overseen by Christie & Co. Avsan Holdings was created over 30 years ago by Avron Smith and […]
