Since lockdown commenced over 10 weeks ago we at ProPractices have been keeping in regular communication with a range of stakeholders in the Dental market to include banks, bank valuers, lawyers, independent practice owners and the larger Dental groups From a clinical and operational perspective the dominant issues seem to be: PPE availability and costs SOP – defining, phasing in/ out, AGP’s Staff – furloughing, Associate rates/ status Impact of PPE and SOP on subsequent patient throughput and profitability The return to work process and protocols Despite the confusion around the aforementioned issues, somewhat surprisingly the market for dental practices has NOT been materially affected by the C-19 issues as explained below. Financial liquidity is vital for any functioning market… Read More
Exclusive private Cardiff Dental practice sold to local Dental entrepreneurs Cedars Dental Practice Ltd in Llanishen, Cardiff has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Dr Nitin Duggal and Dr Chris Truman. Nitin and Chris are old friend who met at Cardiff Dental School where they graduated in 2009. Nitin owns The Dental Surgery in Grangetown Cardiff. Chris is an experienced Associate and has practised extensively in and around Cardiff. Cedars Dental Practice was established by Iain in 1994. Dr Manson qualified as a dentist in 1982 when he graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. He obtained a Masters in Periodontology at the Cardiff Dental school in 1987. Said Iain Manson, previously Clinical Director and Owner of… Read More
Deintyddfa Penlan Dental Care has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Elsbeth Iorwerth. Elsbeth, a Welsh speaker and farmers daughter from Anglesey is a graduate of Cardiff Dental School. Post qualification she initially practiced in Swansea before heading back home to North Wales a few years ago to practice and start a family with her husband Hywel, at their home in Caernarfon. Deintyddfa Penlan Dental Care was established by Eleri Griffith in 1995. Eleri also qualified from Cardiff Dental School. and Post qualification she practiced as a Dentist in Bangor. In 1995 she established a new private practice in Pwllheli and in 2004 Dr Griffith acquired the freehold, assets and goodwill of Penlan Dental Practice and following a refurbishment… Read More
