Established in 1996 by Rahail Chohan, The Family Dental Practice is a three-surgery NHS dental practice that has steadily grown over the years.
Rahail said, “I established Family Dental Practice in 1996 from a squat. Since then, the practice has grown solely through word of mouth and now attracts patients from across Midlothian, the Scottish Borders, and beyond. I decided to put the practice on the market as I was looking to retire and wanted to leave my practice in the hands of capable dentists to continue its legacy. I wish the new owners all the best.”
Following a confidential sales process with Joel Mannix at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by first-time buyer cousins, Surya Somasundaram and Usha Devi Vijaya Kumar.
Surya said, “My journey into practice ownership has been both challenging and rewarding. Coming from an IT background and having faced redundancy, I was looking for a new venture after selling my restaurant. This led me to invest in the dental sector with my cousin, where I see great potential for growth and innovation.
“I plan to recruit a dental therapist to utilise the third surgery, and we have a full refurbishment scheduled for 2025. I’m excited to introduce modern technology into the practice, transitioning from a paper-based system, and launching a re-brand with state-of-the-art equipment.”
Joel Mannix, head of dental at Christie & Co, said, “I’ve known Rahail for many years, and we were initially looking to sell his practice towards the end of 2019. However, the pandemic put the sale on hold. Then at the beginning of 2024, Rahail decided to put his practice on the market.
“The buyers were incredibly enthusiastic about this opportunity, seeing it as a fantastic chance to elevate the practice to the next level. As first-time buyers, they are eager to implement their own vision. I am confident they will succeed in building upon the wonderful practice that Rahail has created, and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone involved in making this deal happen.”
The Family Dental Practice was sold for an undisclosed price.