A CO Tyrone dental practice has been acquired as part of a six-figure investment.
Clogher Valley Dental has been taken over by Carla Overend, who has worked in general practice for over 10 years.
The business, which has operated along the county border between Tyrone and Fermanagh for almost 30 years, has more than 6,000 registered patients.
Under the acquisition, which has been backed by financing from Ulster Bank, the business has closed its Clogher premises, with all operations now taking place in Fivemiletown.
The new owner said the move will “achieve greater managerial and administrative efficiency”, which she said “will pay dividends as we work reduce waiting lists and increase accessibility to our services”.
The dental surgeon added: “With scope for a third surgery we’re also well equipped to operate at the same capacity from one site.
“While we have plans to expand our range of treatment options for private patients, we are absolutely focused on maintaining – and even growing – our NHS patient list. We’re fully committed to ensuring rural communities continue to have access to affordable dental care.”
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Plans to grow the business include the introduction of a range of new clinical treatment options, including cosmetic dentistry and short-term orthodontics, alongside dental plans and flexible payment options.
Ulster Bank business development manager Paul Reid, said: “We’re very pleased to provide the funding facility and industry expertise that has helped secure an essential service for thousands of patients.
“Years of experience as a qualified dentist combined with solid business acumen thanks to her family’s strong entrepreneurial spirit means Carla is in a great position to take the reins of this practice, further build upon its well-established local presence and continue delivering vital dental care for the community.”
