Ambitious expansion

Neighbouring Ocean Drive Dental Practice and Vitaliteeth, both situated in Leith, Edinburgh, were purchased by Falkirk based BeDental in a £1.2m deal.

Now the successful relaunch of the twin practices is being hailed as a crucial milestone for the forward thinking group, as it sets its sights on doubling in size by 2020.

Atif Bashir, principal dentist and clinical director, said: “We’re excited to be growing and having not one, but two practices in Edinburgh is a huge step forward for us.

“But this isn’t about simply taking over existing practices and carrying on as before. We have transformed the technology, shaping the services offered and the patient experience around our company ethos – which is to be caring, honest and professional.

“At both Ocean Dental and Vitaliteeth we have overhauled the entire operation. Quite simply it is about putting the needs and wellbeing of patients at the heart of everything we do.”

As a progressive group, BeDental already owns highly respected practices in Falkirk as well as in Moodiesburn and Possilpark, Glasgow. Those are combined practices catering for both NHS patients while also offering hi-tech cosmetic dental treatments privately.