Saint Visage Dental Group is on track to acquire one hundred dental clinics by 2030.
Saint Visage Dental Group is on its way to meeting its ambitious target of acquiring 100 clinics by 2030, with 10 to 15 clinics being added to its portfolio annually. What sets it apart is its ability to swiftly transform underperforming clinics while creating a lasting, positive impact on the communities they serve.
Recruitment: fuelling strategic expansion
A major driver of Saint Visage’s growth is Visage Dental Recruitment, its dedicated division that grants access to the clinicians needed for rapid yet sustainable expansion.
This recruitment strength has enabled key acquisitions, such as the recent purchase of several former Bupa Dental Care locations. Not only does Saint Visage leverage this advantage to support its own practices, but it also extends recruitment services to the wider dental community, helping other practice owners struggling to meet their practice targets.
Paul Graham, managing director – medical at Christie & Co, commented: ‘It’s been wonderful to witness the significant positive impact that Samin and his team have made in recruiting associates for dental practices, especially in areas often referred to as “dental deserts”. These challenging locations still require core NHS dental services, and Saint Visage has been instrumental in delivering them.
‘The successful recruitment of dentists not only ensures essential services but also secures the financial viability of these businesses, transforming practices and benefiting the communities that rely on them.’
Training and marketing: driving success
Another essential factor in Saint Visage’s success is the Visage Dental Academy, which offers a wide range of courses, training, and development programmes, including CQC Registered Manager Courses and Associate Development Programmes for new dentists.
These initiatives ensure that high standards of care and operational efficiency are maintained across all clinics. In addition, Ad-tivity, its Dubai-based in-house marketing agency, plays a big role in generating patient leads and supporting business growth.
Leading the way with skill mix
Saint Visage has played a vital role in addressing workforce shortages in the UK by helping register more than 1,000 overseas dentists as dental therapists with the General Dental Council.
Through the skill mix model, Saint Visage empowers dental therapists and support staff to handle routine care, allowing dentists to focus on more complex treatments.
This approach has greatly enhanced clinic efficiency and patient care, positioning Saint Visage as a leader in sustainable growth within the dental industry.
Supporting the NHS
In a move to further support the broader dental sector, Saint Visage is offering free dental therapists to clinics facing recruitment challenges, helping to stabilise NHS services by addressing workforce shortages. This initiative underscores its commitment to strengthening the wider dental community.
Dr Samin Usman, founder and CEO of Saint Visage Dental Group, explains: ‘Our vision goes beyond simply acquiring clinics for profitability. While many dental groups focus on bolt-on acquisitions through established sites, we take a different approach – creating new jobs and improving patient access. This allows us to provide long-term value to the communities we serve, enhancing both patient care and business value.’
With these strategies in place, Saint Visage Dental Group is well positioned to achieve its goal of acquiring 100 clinics by 2030. Its integrated approach to recruitment, training, and marketing sets a new benchmark for operational efficiency and patient care in the UK dental sector. As one of the fastest-growing dental groups, Saint Visage is transforming the industry by redefining growth strategies and enhancing community value.
For more information, visit saintvisage.co.uk.
This article is sponsored by Saint Visage Dental Group.
