The new partnership between Simplyhealth and Cottage Dental Practice (ormskirkdentist.co.uk)will enable the business based at 58 Moor Street, to further develop, grow and continue to serve its local community.
Closely aligned to Simplyhealth’s purpose of helping people make the most of life through better everyday health, Cottage Dental Practice’s philosophy is to prevent dental problems before they occur, thanks to their team of experienced dentists, hygienists, nurses and surgeons who are dedicated to helping their patients achieve the best possible dental health. They already have strong relationships with their patients, of whom 2,400 are already covered by a Denplan payment plan from Simplyhealth Professionals, providing the additional peace of mind of budgeting for their dental treatments.
As part of an ongoing commitment to investment and innovation in the dental market, Simplyhealth’s partnership scheme offers dental practices the opportunity to enter into an equal partnership that plays to the strengths of both parties for their mutual benefit.
The partnership model has been designed to enable dentists to retain day-to-day clinical management and continue the focus on the quality of care provided, with Simplyhealth providing support and expertise in business services, development and patient insights gained from their existing successful Denplan services, as well as through helping over three million people with their everyday health needs across the group.
The model works well for practice owners looking for a smooth transition into retirement while wanting to retain responsibility for the day-to-day decisions and clinical delivery. They can retain the legacy they have built in the community but are able to realise the value of the practice and make the move into ownership less of a barrier for the new partner.
Raman Sankaran, chief commercial officer of Simplyhealth, added, “We’re very pleased to have signed our partnership agreement with Cottage Dental Practice in Ormskirk. They are very much aligned to our purpose of helping people make the most of life through better everyday health and we’re both focussed on helping people achieve this thanks to preventative dental care. We’re looking forward to working with Dr Sunny Lathar and Dr Helen Barlow, supporting them with their strategy so they can provide their patients with the best care possible. True partnerships like this mean we can combine the best of our skills and experience, so more patients can lead happier, healthier lives thanks to better everyday health.”
Principle dentists at Cottage Dental Practice, Sunny Lathar and Helen Barlow explain, "We’re delighted that we’ve entered into this new partnership with Simplyhealth Professionals. After 30 years of practicing dentistry, this new partnership allows us to have in place a structured strategy for the medium to long-term, while allowing us to maintain the management and direction of the practice with the additional support and guidance of Simplyhealth."