Vacant {my}dentist practice in Scarborough is up for sale

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell ADP Dental Company – Scarborough in North Yorkshire. 

ADP Dental Company – Scarborough comprises two dental surgeries and a decontamination room, ideally located within a modern health club that offers complementary services including a gym, hairdressers, physio, and a chiropractor, meaning there is always a high volume of people in the building.

The health club sits in a busy industrial estate on Dunslow Road in Scarborough, which is undergoing a £30-million-pound investment in hotels and new businesses in and around the area. As well as this, the town will benefit from large housing developments in the East Field, Cayton, and Filey areas which will only increase demand for local dental services.

The practice was successfully run for 15 years under the {my}dentist brand and closed in December 2022 due to the lease expiring.

It is now up for sale on a leasehold basis through Christie & Co, with immediate availability. The asking price is available upon request, and leasehold offers are invited.

Olivia Allison, Senior Business Agent – Dental at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, comments, “This opportunity is the perfect set up to be able to build up a private practice – the location is fantastic and, due to the large footfall of people, we believe it could be a very successful business going forward. There is also a very willing landlord in place who is more than happy to work with the incoming buyer and offer great incentives such as a rent-free period to help get the business up and running and in profit as quickly as possible.”

For more information, visit: https://www.christie.com/5623017

{my}dentist launches new practice in Bath in £3.6 million investment

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has invested £3.6 million to merge two of its practices in Bath into a single, brand-new practice in Rush Hill.

The practice was officially launched by practice manager, Helen Chamberlain, and her team on Thursday, July 6.

After a project lasting 16 months, all the dentists and staff from Oldfield and Twerton practices have moved to the new site where patient appointments are underway. The move means that {my}dentist’s 25,000 patients in Bath are benefitting from modern, state-of-the-art surgeries, a greater range of dental treatments and dental technology, as well as improved transport links, parking and accessibility.

The total number of surgeries available has increased to 14 at the new practice meaning that there are a greater range of appointments available including evenings and weekends. In addition, there are two further surgeries planned for next year taking the total to 16.

{my}dentist has also been able to create 14 new jobs for the local area for clinicians, dental nurses and receptionists.

The practice is accepting new patients under {my}options, {my}dentist’s affordable way to access dentistry. Under {my}options, patients can access private check-ups, essential dental treatments and cosmetic dental treatments at affordable prices.

A full range of dental treatments are on offer at the practice including teeth whitening, teeth straightening, hygiene appointments, smile makeovers, dental implants, endodontics, facial aesthetics and perio-oral surgery.

Ruth Wells, {my}dentist area development manager, said: “We’ve been working to bring together our practices in Bath for 16 months, so to see the new practice finally open is fantastic.

“With 14 modern surgeries and the opportunity to expand with a further two, we now have much more choice for patients, plus our team are benefitting from improved facilities and rest areas. Our aim was to meet the needs of our patients and our team here in Bath now and in the future, and feedback so far has been extremely positive.

“We know that accessing dental care in this region is difficult which is why we’re pleased to be able to offer {my}options, an affordable way to access a dentist when you need one.”

{my}dentist is located Rush Hill, 1A Crescent Office Park, Clarks Way, Bath, BA2 2AF. For more information call the team on 01642 822128  or visit their web page here.

{my}dentist expands in Bridgwater with the launch of a specialist dental practice

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has invested £1.8 million to create a practice in Bridgwater offering orthodontic and specialist dental care. 

The new state-of-the-art Bridge House practice located on Taunton Road is an expansion of {my}dentist’s East Quay practice in the town.

Designed to offer specialist dental care, the new seven-surgery practice will treat existing and new patients with NHS orthodontic treatment, as well as offering affordable private general dentistry and outstanding treatments in a range of specialisms such as periodontics, endodontics, and dental implants.

Smile make-overs, including teeth whitening, teeth straightening, facial aesthetics and hygiene appointments, will also be available. The practice also boasts a fully digital journey for the patients, offering Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, Intra Oral Imaging and 3D Scanning.

After a project lasting 16 months, the practice was officially launched by practice manager, Leanne Villers, and her team on 20 June.

Donna Turton, {my}dentist Area Development Manager, said: “The launch of this practice has been underway for more than a year and we’re delighted to open our practice doors and welcome new and existing patients.

“With seven modern surgeries we now have a dedicated practice, with experienced team members and greater choice for our orthodontic and dental patients.

“We know that accessing dental care in this region is difficult which is why we’re pleased to be able to offer {my}options, an affordable way to access a dentist when you need one, to both our existing and new patients.”

The investment in the new {my}dentist practice has helped create 19 new jobs for the local area, including three hygienists, nine dentists, as well as dental nurses and practice support staff.

The practice is accepting new patients under {my}options – {my}dentist’s affordable way to access dentistry. Under {my}options, patients can access private check-ups, essential dental treatments and cosmetic dental treatments at affordable prices. The practice also benefits from offering Denplan, an affordable monthly direct debit from as little as £8.33 per month also offers patients the security of being a registered patient at the practice.

{my}dentist is located at Bridge House, 30 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Taunton, TA6 3LS.

For more information call the team on 01278 226446 or visit their web page here.

{my}dentist launches new Middlesbrough practice in £2.8 million investment

{my}dentist has invested £2.8 million to merge its three practices in Middlesbrough into a single, brand-new practice on Cleveland Retail Park.

The practice was officially launched by practice manager, Laura McClelland, and her team on 16 May.

After a project lasting nearly 18 months, all the dentists and staff from the previous three practices have moved to the new site where patient appointments are underway. The move means that {my}dentist’s 21,000 patients in Middlesbrough are benefitting from modern, state-of-the-art surgeries, a greater range of dental treatments and dental technology, as well as improved transport links, parking and accessibility.

The total number of surgeries available has increased to 12 at the new practice meaning that there are a greater range of appointments available including evenings and weekends. In addition, {my}dentist has been able to create 18 new jobs for the local area for clinicians, dental nurses and receptionists.

Laura McClelland, Practice Manager, cuts the ribbon with the support of Area Development Manager Elaine White

The practice is accepting new patients under {my}options, {my}dentist’s affordable way to access dentistry. Under {my}options, patients can access private check-ups, essential dental treatments and cosmetic dental treatments at affordable prices.

A full range of dental treatments are on offer at the practice including teeth whitening, teeth straightening, hygiene appointments, smile makeovers and dental implants.

Elaine White, {my}dentist area development manager, said: “We’ve been working to bring together our practices in Middlesbrough for months, so to see the new practice finally open is fantastic.

“With 12 modern surgeries we now have much more choice for patients, plus our team are benefitting from improved facilities and rest areas. Our aim was to meet the needs of our patients and our team here in Middlesbrough now and in the future, and feedback so far has been extremely positive.

“We know that accessing dental care in this region is difficult which is why we’re pleased to be able to offer {my}options, an affordable way to access a dentist when you need one.”

{my}dentist is located at Cleveland Retail Park Middlesbrough TS6 6UX. For more information call the team on 01642 822128  or visit their web page here.

{my}dentist celebrates ninth consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal

The health and safety team at {my}dentist is celebrating after winning an internationally recognised award for health and safety performance from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

It has been awarded with the Gold Medal for the ninth consecutive year, recognising the company’s commitment to safety standards across its practices.

The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is the largest occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK. Now into its 67th year, the awards have almost 2,000 entries every year, covering nearly 50 countries and a reach of over seven million employees. The programme recognises organisations’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work, looking at entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

Penri Cunnah, Head of Health & Safety at {my}dentist, said, “Winning the RoSPA Gold Medal is recognition of the continual dedication and hard work the team have put in over the last 9 years. To win one RoSPA Gold Award is great, but to win 9 consecutively clearly demonstrates a true commitment and focus – well done team!”   

Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at {my}dentist, added, “Our Health & Safety team do a fabulous job protecting our staff and patients, and this 9th RoSPA Gold award recognises this. I am very proud of this fantastic achievement which is truly deserved.”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “Accidents at work and work-related ill health don’t just have huge financial implications or cause major disruption – they significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. That’s why good safety performance deserves to be recognised and rewarded.

“We are thrilled that {my}dentist has won a RoSPA Award and would like to congratulate them on showing an unwavering commitment to keeping your employees, clients and customers safe from accidental harm and injury.” 

For more information about the RoSPA Awards visit www.rospa.com/awards. For more information about careers at {my}dentist visit https://www.mydentistcareers.co.uk/

{my}dentist announces record salary investment

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has announced that it is investing more than £7m to increase the salaries of all its employed colleagues, the largest such investment in its history, with frontline practice teams seeing the pay rise from 1 April.

Colleagues will receive an average pay increase of more than five per cent. The pay review has also been brought forward by three months to help support practice colleagues and ensure that {my}dentist continues to be a great place to work.

The salary investment has been designed to recognise and reward frontline colleagues and ensure that {my}dentist clinicians have the best possible support network in their practices.

Tom Riall, {my}dentist Executive Chairman, said: “The role of our frontline teams is crucial to our future success and that’s why, despite the challenging financial circumstances across the UK, I’m proud to announce that, this year, we have been able to make this record investment in salaries.

“We are beginning the financial year in a strong position and in addition to our investment in salaries we are continuing to invest in our practices, digital dentistry technology and in our clinical support networks to ensure our colleagues get the support they need to grow the careers that are right for them.”

Nyree Whitley, {my}dentist Chief Clinical Officer, added: “I’m extremely pleased that we have been able to recognise the hard work of our practice colleagues with this pay increase. By retaining the best people, we ensure that our clinicians have access to the support they need in practice, while making sure patients receive the best possible care.”

{my}dentist currently has opportunities for clinical support staff in practices across the UK. For more information visit www.mydentistcareers.co.uk or get in touch with the resourcing team via recruitment@mydentist.co.uk.

New leadership at {my}dentist to continue long-term growth

{my}dentist, the leading provider of dental care in the UK, has appointed a new Executive Chairman and a new Chief Executive from within the company to continue accelerating its long-term growth plans.

After nearly six years as Chief Executive, Tom Riall, will take on the new role of Executive Chairman for {my}dentist from 1 April 2023, leading the company’s overall strategy and chairing the {my}dentist Board. The current Board Chairman, Kevin Beeston, will become an independent Non-Executive Director.

Nilesh Pandya, the current Deputy Chief Executive and former Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Chief Executive to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of the business and the execution of the {my}dentist three-year plan.

The three-year plan will see {my}dentist continue to expand, become the best place to work and practise in UK dentistry, and consolidate its position as the leading provider of dentistry in the country.

Outgoing Chief Executive, Tom Riall, said: “After nearly six years at the helm of this fantastic business, I am delighted to be taking on the new role of Executive Chairman and handing over the reins to Nilesh Pandya, who I look forward to continuing to work with as we deliver on our three-year plan.

“During my time as Chief Executive, I have been fortunate to work with an outstanding team across {my}dentist and it is a result of their constant hard work that the business is in such a strong position today: we have built the leading network of dental practices anywhere in the country, our private revenues are growing faster than ever before, and a record number of clinicians are choosing to join our practices and build their careers with us. None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary support of the {my}dentist leadership team, our Practice Managers, our Support Centre colleagues, and every single member of our practice teams: I would like to thank each of them for their ongoing dedication.

“We have achieved an enormous amount in the last six years and our three-year plan is designed to build on that success, ensuring we continue make {my}dentist the best place for clinicians to practise in UK dentistry so that more patients than ever can get access to the high-quality affordable care they need.

“With Nilesh in the role of Chief Executive, and supported by our proven management team, I am certain that we will succeed in this aim, continuing to provide unrivalled support to our colleagues, clinicians and patients, and transforming how dentistry is delivered in the UK.”

Incoming Chief Executive, Nilesh Pandya, said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chief Executive at {my}dentist, which I have had the privilege of working at for the last three and a half years.

“This is an outstanding business with a fantastic team in place at every level of the organisation and a proven track record over the last six years. Our strategy is designed to build on this past success, continually improving the quality of care we deliver, making {my}dentist the best place to work in UK dentistry, investing in our systems and practices, growing private dentistry and ensuring we maximise productivity for our clinicians. All so that we can achieve one clear objective: to provide more patients than ever with access to high-quality, affordable oral healthcare.

“I look forward to continuing to work with our existing management team, and our new Executive Chairman, as we deliver on this important plan and take advantage of the many opportunities that lie ahead.”

{my}dentist reveals Excellence Awards Nominees

{my}dentist has revealed the shortlist for its Excellence Awards 2022 which are set to be presented on 14 October.

The annual awards recognise the outstanding individuals and teams whose commitment to patient care and professional development continues to raise standards at {my}dentist and across the sector. This year there were nearly 2,000 colleague nominations – the highest number in the history of the awards.

Winners of the 14 awards, which recognise clinicians, dental nurses, practice managers, TCOs and the field team, are set to be announced during a gala dinner on the first night of the {my}dentist Clinical Conference. The event has returned for the first time since 2019 and has had a record number of delegate registrations, and was fully booked more than three months early.

The theme of the event is ‘Energise Your Future’ and focuses on how dentists can build a career that is right for them following the changes in the industry due to Covid-19. Day one includes a day packed with keynote talks from dental industry leaders including Jason Wong MBE, Martin Woodrow, Dr Ben Atkins, Professor Iain Chapple, Raj Rattan and Nyree Whitley, {my}dentist Chief Clinical Officer and Tom Riall, {my}dentist Chief Executive.

Day two includes a full eight hours of free CPD with over 40 sessions for delegates to choose from. Meanwhile an exhibition runs throughout with the opportunity to network with sponsors such as Align Technology, DD, Carestream, Haleon, Philips and Straumann Group.

Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer for {my}dentist, said: “We are thrilled to be back with our Clinical Conference for the first time in three years. The demand for our event shows how much we have all missed meeting face-to-face and I am very much looking forward to seeing colleagues from across the industry and listening to some thought-provoking keynote talks.

“Our gala dinner is always a highlight of the year. Judging the nominations was incredibly tough and everyone on our shortlist should be rightly proud of all that they have achieved in the last year.”

The Excellence Awards nominees are as follows:

Young Dentist of the Year

  • Michael Hicks, {my}dentist Dean Road, South Shields
  • Alexanne Hood, {my}dentist Haslingden
  • Amir Nazim, {my}dentist Prestwick

 

Dentist of the Year

  • Naiz Kahn, {my}dentist Gloucester
  • Kamil Skierski, {my}dentist Shrewsbury
  • Plamen Murzov – {my}dentist Burnley
Orthodontist of the Year

  • Stuart Llewellyn, Malvern Orthodontics
  • Fiona McKeown, {my}orthodontist Doncaster
  • Allan Taylor, {my}dentist Halifax
Orthodontic Therapist of the Year

  • Kirsty Richardson, {my}orthodontist Doncaster
  • Tara Fagan, The Smile Suite, Bristol
  • Rachael Hartley, Beverley Orthodontic Centre

 

Hygienist of the Year

  • Julie Simpkins, {my}dentist Gloucester
  • Sharon Foxhall, {my}dentist Bridport
  • Laura Stewart, Stunning Smiles Dental Centre

 

Therapist of the Year

  • Louise Hedley, {my}dentist Dean Road, South Shields
  • Rachel Spence, {my}dentist Queensferry
  • Kathryn Bann, {my}dentist Burnley
Receptionist of the Year

  • Olivia Martin, {my}dentist Doncaster
  • Emma Wilcox, {my}dentist East Leake
  • Jo Badgery, {my}dentist Newquay
Field Team Member of the Year

  • Susy Madrugo, Clinical Director, Wales & South West
  • Steph Woodhall, Orthodontic Development Manager
  • Suzanne Bellwood, Area Development Manager, North East and Scotland

 

Practice Team of the Year

  • {my}dentist Dukinfield
  • {my}dentist Bognor Regis
  • {my}dentist Penistone
Practice Manager of the Year

  • Toni Clark, {my}dentist Doncaster
  • Rajita Beharrysingh, {my}dentist Gloucester
  • Amanda Lindley, {my}dentist Formby

 

Dental Nurse of the Year

  • Sarah Ayers, {my}dentist Surbiton
  • Samantha Hailstone, {my}dentist Hebburn
  • Summer Thompson, {my}dentist Gosforth

 

TCO of the Year

  • Debra Scrivens, {my}dentist Wigan
  • Alice Hutton, {my}dentist Gloucester
  • Andrea Coley, {my}dentist Doncaster
Student Dental Nurse of the Year

  • Charlotte Riley, {my}dentist Stockton-on-Tees
  • Dannielle Low, {my}dentist Gateshead
  • Ruby Ledger, {my}dentist Faversham
  • Jordan Nattrass, {my}dentist Carlisle
Mentor of the Year

  • Robert Horseman, {my}dentist St Ives
  • Amit Patel, {my}dentist Bognor Regis
  • Susan Williams, {my}dentist Shepton Mallet

{my}dentist to ‘Smile with Lyle’

{my}dentist teams up with Sony Pictures to celebrate its upcoming film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

{my}dentist has teamed up with Sony Pictures on an exciting new agreement to promote the upcoming film, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile out in UK cinemas on October 14. The new initiative will engage both patients and {my}dentist’s practice teams to help promote children’s oral health.

Through the agreement, {my}dentist will promote Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile across its network of nearly 600 practices and will run an exclusive competition for a chance to win a family trip to New York City, including flights and accommodation, which will be promoted via digital screens and posters, as well as via its website and social media. Children visiting the practices for check-ups during September and October will also receive Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile stickers.

Meanwhile, Lyle’s toothy grin has inspired an oral health promotion where a practice teams have a chance to win an exclusive screening of the film. Any practice that hosts a ‘Kids Club’ oral health education event using new Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile branded materials during September and October will be entered in the draw.

Sarah Griffiths, {my}dentist Director of Marketing, said: “We are really pleased to be teaming up with Sony Pictures’ Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Lyle is a great character and with a toothy grin he was a natural fit for helping us to engage children with oral health. We have developed a suite of materials for practices to use throughout the promotional period to host kids clubs right across the UK.”

For more information, visit www.mydentist.co.uk, enter the competition at https://www.mydentist.co.uk/offers/lyle-competition or to view the Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile trailer here:

 

{my}dentist announces record salary investment for all employed roles

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has announced that it is investing more than £5m into the salaries of all of its employed staff, the largest such investment in its history.

Those working in practices, including dental nurses, practice managers and receptionists, will see the biggest benefit with minimum and maximum hourly rates increasing across all roles to ensure that {my}dentist continues to be a great place to work.

This approach means that two-thirds of frontline practice teams will receive a pay increase of more than six per cent, while more than 60 per cent of receptionists will receive a pay rise of at least nine per cent.

The record investment has been designed to recognise and reward frontline colleagues and ensure that clinicians can continue working with some of the best practice teams in the dental sector.

Overall, the average pay increase for all colleagues across {my}dentist will be five per cent effective from 1 July 2022.

Tom Riall, {my}dentist chief executive, said: “Thanks to the hard work of our teams across the country we are starting the financial year in a strong position allowing us to invest in the future and deliver on our plans.

“We have an exciting future ahead of us and there is much to look forward to. But we cannot achieve any of our plans without ensuring that our colleagues are properly rewarded. I’m proud that this year we have been able to recognise the contributions of all of our support teams with the largest pay increase in our history.”

Nyree Whitley, {my}dentist chief clinical officer, added: “I’m delighted that we have been able to make our biggest ever investment in salaries. This is designed to ensure we continue to attract and retain the best people, providing our clinicians with outstanding practice support locally.”

{my}dentist currently has opportunities for clinical support staff in practices across the UK. For more information visit www.mydentistcareers.co.uk