SCOTLAND’S LARGEST DENTAL GROUP ACQUIRES LONG RUNNING PRACTICE
Ayr based Alloway Place Dental Practice has become the latest acquisition by Clyde Munro Dental Group.
Founded in the 1950s and acquired by husband and wife team James and Jennifer McCall in
2013, the practice serves almost 10,000 patients, many of whom are the third and even fourth generation to use its services.
The couple (pictured above), who live in Ayr, identified and approached Clyde Munro as their preferred purchasers after receiving recommendations from within the industry and on the basis of its reputation for encouraging autonomy and individuality within its practices.
Jennifer, 45, is originally from Stevenston, North Ayrshire and has worked at the practice since 2012 while James, 47 from Helensburgh started as an associate in 2010. Both will stay on as associates and have committed to their respective patients for the long-term.
Jennifer said: “We became dentists because of our love of looking after the community and providing treatments that improve health and happiness.
“Running a practice is greatly challenging as the amount of regulation has grown, even prior to the pandemic.
“We’d been given recommendations and carried out lots of research. It’s clear to us that Clyde Munro will give us that centralised support to free us up to put our time and energy fully into treating our patients.”
Earlier this year, Clyde Munro became the first group to exceed 50 practices across Scotland. This is a major milestone for dentistry in Scotland with these practices more than 400,000 patients and 400 staff.
Its Scotland-focused message has resonated with dentists like James and Jennifer who have developed strong ties to patients and the surrounding area.
The Glasgow-headquartered group already has a strong presence in the area, as it already operates Sandgate Dentistry in Ayr, as well as Art of Dentistry in nearby Prestwick.
Kirsty Dace, Chief Development Officer with Clyde Munro, is responsible for the acquisitions which drive the group’s growth.
She said: “To be singled out and approached on the strength of our reputation is fantastic news and reaffirms that what we are doing is working and that the word is spreading.
“Alloway Place is a first-rate community practice that has looked after generations of patients. James and Jennifer should be proud of everything that they have been able to achieve as owners.
“We’ll be seeking to keep everything that makes it brilliant, including its staff, and bring further support, services and investment down the line.”
