Dorset dental practice triples in size with support from Lloyds Bank

Robinson’s Dental, founded by Kate and Simon Robinson in 1992, is based in Christchurch and provides dental care to over 2,000 patients across the region.

Following 26 years in a rented property, the business turned to long-term banking partner Lloyds Bank to purchase a new 3,000 sq ft premises on the high street, more than three times larger than its previous site.

The move has enabled the business to double its dental rooms from two to four and hire five additional members of staff to its team of six in roles including dentists, nurses and receptionists.

Robinson’s Dental also used a £100k asset finance facility from the bank to purchase dental chairs, x-rays and decontamination equipment, without affecting day to day cash flow.

Kate Robinson, founder and dentist at Robinson’s Dental, said, “We’d been looking to move our business for a long time, however hadn’t found anywhere that suited our needs. My husband walked past this building on the high street every day and always thought it would be ideal for the practice. Two years ago, it finally came on the market and we jumped at the opportunity to buy it.