A family-run North Yorkshire dental group is opening a 3,000 sq ft practice in Knaresborough.
It will be the fourth premises for The Dental Hub, which was founded by husband-and-wife team James and Frida Prince.
This will create five full-time roles with potential for further recruitment as the business grows. The couple opened their first practice in Wetherby in 2012, before expanding into York and Harrogate to broaden the group’s service offering.
Currently, the York and Wetherby practices provide NHS family dentistry alongside advanced surgical and cosmetic treatments, while the surgeries in Harrogate and Knaresborough focus on private dental care and cosmetic services including invisible braces, clear aligners and whitening.
The Dental Hub has extended its reach to Knaresborough by acquiring a former dental practice on 69 High Street, which had been vacant for two years. It has now been fully refurbished.
The Princes were able to acquire and upgrade the property with the help of a six-figure funding package from Lloyds.
Lloyds has supported their business over the years, providing funding for new sites, equipment and technology.
The Knaresborough practice will offer a full range of private services – from general dentistry to implants, aesthetic orthodontics, composite bonding, whitening and veneers.
James Prince, principal dentist, said: “The opening of our new Knaresborough site marks another exciting step in our growth journey.
“We’re proud to bring a full suite of dental services to the community, create new jobs and expand the range of treatments we offer in North Yorkshire.
“The funding and support from Lloyds have been vital in making this next step possible. The bank has backed us since day one when we started in 2012, and we look forward to continuing that partnership as we grow and serve more patients across the region.”
Denise Kitchen, healthcare relationship manager at Lloyds, added: “It’s been inspiring to watch James and Frida grow The Dental Hub from a single practice into a thriving group serving communities across North Yorkshire.
“The Knaresborough site is a fantastic addition that will bring high-quality dental care to the area while creating valuable jobs for local people.”
