INVESTING IN A PRACTICE

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FOR ASPIRING PRACTICE OWNERS

Invest in Your Future Through Practice Ownership

Synergy Dental have extensive experience in setting up squat dental practices or buying existing practices. Our team manages the full mobilisation of a new Dental Practice. This means that you are able to step into a fully refurbished, well equipped, fully staffed and compliant practice. With the uncertainties surrounding the changes within dentistry, this is most certainly the best time to start a new private dental practice. We will become equal partners in the new dental practice and all the setting up fees, expenses, and profits will be equally shared.

For any dentist who is considering setting up a squat dental practice or buying into an existing practice, these are the areas that we would cover:

TRADITIONAL INVESTMENT ROUTE

Self Funding or Bank Loan

Like any business, setting up a new dental practice or buying an existing practice will require a capital investment. This capital investment will be split equally between the partners. In some instances, new partners have already got finance available ready to invest. But in most cases, there needs to be some borrowing required by the incoming JV partner. We have established relationships with lenders to help support your financial needs.

Each one of our new or existing practices will benefit from a financial forecast which allows any lender to review the potential risk of the lending. Typically, for a new squat practice, each partner would invest £150,000 each to develop a 2 surgery fully established dental practice.

For an existing practice, whether an already Synergy owned practice or a new practice on the market, the investment for each partner will typically be 50% of the practice market valuation.

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PARTNER INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Partner Investment Programme (PIP) Scheme

Synergy Dental have introduced an investment scheme which allows a new incoming partner to acquire up to 50% of the shares in an existing Practice without the need to take out a bank loan or initial Capital Investment. The PIP scheme operates by allowing an incoming partner to cumulatively acquire the dividend shares in the practice over a 5 year period paid through their monthly associate fee. The benefits of this are astronomical:

  • Not tied down to a bank loan.
  • Acquire up to 50% of the practice shares from day 1.
  • Start earning a dividend from the start.
  • Have equal control of the practice from day 1.
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LOCATION STRATEGY

Choosing the right location

We would identify an optimised location for where a dental practice would be successful. We do this using a Feasibility and Mapping Exercise which includes a full needs assessment. We evaluate where current patients are enquiring from and monitor digital footprints of where patients are looking to become patients from. This data analysis allows our operation team to establish the best locations for our clinics. Each one of our locations where we have specifically targeted, has grown between 3-5 times within 3 years!

Alternatively, you may already have identified a general location from where you feel a new dental practice can be successful. We understand that many proactive associate dentists have identified a potential location for a new practice. If this is the case and you wish to partner with us, we will be able to support you and undertake a Feasibility and Mapping. Further, to give you peace of mind, we will protect your new found location with a restrictive covenant ensuring that we do not set up a new squat practice in the same location should you decide not to partner with us.

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FINDING YOUR PRACTICE

Securing Premises

Once we have identified the location and our Feasibility and Mapping Exercise has given us the green light, the next step is to locate suitable premises. This could either be a freehold or leasehold. In the case of a leasehold, the Joint Venture Company will be the tenant. In the case of a freehold, the Joint Venture Company will be a tenant whilst there will be an option for you as a partner to also invest partly or wholly in the freehold. There are a number of factors we look at when procuring a new premise. This includes location, size, car park, ground floor, planning constraints etc. Our team has over a decade of experience in locating the most suitable premises.

We normally have several options to choose from in securing suitable premises, so at this stage, we will collectively decide on the best option. Our legal team will be securing the premises in readiness for the next stage once a pre-planning application has been approved. Any external legal representation required will be signposted.

We have already completed a feasibility and mapping exercise on many locations and have already identified and secured the most suitable premises ready for an incoming partner to come on board.

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PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

Planning and Refurbishment

Once the most suitable premises has been identified and a pre-planning application has been approved, our operations team will get to work in:

  • Designing the full practice
  • Submitting the full planning application
  • Developing the planning statement
  • Appointing the Lead Designer
  • Appointing the Lead Contractor
  • Developing the full CDM
  • Submitting the F10 Notification to the HSE
  • Site Management
  • Contract administration
  • Procuring and installing new equipment and tools
  • Full IT infrastructure installation

Working within a strict mobilisation timescale and a compliance framework, we have completed practice refurbishments many times. This means that as a new partner, you need not worry about this entire process. For new practices, there will be a shared cost for all the above.

However, we do have practices available that are fully ready for you to simply step in.

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BUILDING YOUR TEAM

HR and Recruitment

We understand that for many existing and new practice owners, this is probably the most difficult and stressful part of their role. Having a team of experienced HR and Training leads, we will take this responsibility off your shoulders. We will help recruit the full team to operate a successful dental practice. This includes Dental Nurses, Receptionist, Practice Manager, Treatment Coordinator and a therapist or associate if you have requested. Your time is best spent enjoying clinical dentistry. As such, it would not be productive for you to invest your time in recruitment. We have all the necessary resources to be able to equip our practice with the right team.

COMPLIANCE & OVERSIGHT

Governance

As part of the full mobilisation plan, our Governance team will then implement all the necessary systems and policies, compliance checklists and registrations. This includes:

  • CQC New Provider Application and Registered Manager Application
  • HSE Notifications
  • IRMER 2007 and IRR(2007) compliance
  • HTM01-05 Compliance
  • GDC standards
  • Other H&S requirements.

We will then continue with the ongoing governance requirements.

CLINICAL GROWTH

Training and Postgraduate Education

We also undertake the full training for all our staff. Our Clinical and Admin Trainers train and mentor new members of the team meaning that our new practice benefit from a well-trained and supported team. Our wider team also help and support the newly formed team both directly and indirectly through our SynTrain Academy. This ensures that the team are kept up to date and confident within their roles.

For yourself, we have structured Certification, Diploma and MSc courses as well as a comprehensive mentorship programme to help develop you further. Our Clinical Mentors include:

  • Implant Mentors
  • Restorative Consultant
  • Oral Surgeons
  • Endodontists
  • Experienced Invisalign mentors
  • Experienced restorative dentists

Our Postgraduate Academy, SynTrain Academy, showcases a suite of courses ranging from 1 day hands-on courses to MSc degree courses. We work alongside the University of Greater Manchester to deliver the MSc programmes and have a purpose built dental school with clinical teaching facilities, phantom heads and lecture rooms. Most JV partners will aspire to become Senior Lecturers as part of their career plan. We will support you and when appropriate, appoint you as a Senior Lecturer as part of the University MSc programmes.

However, we do have practices available that are fully ready for you to simply step in.

Further, as a new practice owner, we will guide and mentor you to be able to lead your team through our structured Business Management Course. We will further support you through our network of more experienced partners as well as direct mentorship with our CEO, Dr Bagasi. With our open door culture, you will never be left alone.

We will then continue with the full HR, Recruitment and Training aspects of practice management once the practice has become mobilised – leaving you stress free.

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PATIENT ACQUISITION

Marketing and Sales

Once the practice has been established with the team in place, we then ‘switch on’ our marketing and Sales strategy. With a unique formulae using both digital and offline campaigns, on average, each one of our clinics register 200-300 new private patients a month. This means you can simply step into the driving seat from day one.

With our mobilisation plan, we start the marketing and PR activity just in time for the launch of our new practice. This means we will have patients already registered prior to opening. We will have a flexible plan in place to allow you to work at the practice either Part Time or Full Time to ensure that your clinical time is most wisely utilised. We will jointly review this and adjust your working hours to suit you. 

However, we do have practices available that are fully ready for you to simply step in.

We will then continue with the full PR and Marketing aspects of practice management once the practice has become mobilised and absorb all the fixed costs related to marketing.

Our dedicated Sales team consists of treatment coordinators and the latest innovations in AI to support patient bookings. Each patient is triaged fully before bookings are made to ensure that you and your associate dentists at your practice are only seeing patients that are suitable and appropriate.

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HOW THE VENTURE WORKS

From first conversation to co-owner

A straightforward process, designed to protect the practice culture you’ve already built while giving you the backing to grow it.

Step 1

Initial conversation

A well-established NHS/private mixed practice seeking a hands-on clinical partner to lead and grow the site.

Step 2

Practice review

A transparent look at the numbers, so you know exactly what a partnership would mean financially.

Step 3

Structure agreed

We agree your share of the practice, clinical autonomy and support package together.

Step 4

Onboarding & growth

Systems, marketing and recruitment support kick in from day one, with our team beside you.

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EXISTING OPPORTUNITIES

Practices currently open to partnership

A snapshot of where we’re actively looking for the right dentist to join as a JV partner. New opportunities are added regularly as the group grows.

50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Burnley

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Macclesfield

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Blackburn

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Ormskirk

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Adlington

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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50% JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP

Little Lever

An established, fully-operating Synergy practice with an existing patient base and team already in place.

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PARTNER STORIES

Hear it from our partners

A straightforward process, designed to protect the practice culture you’ve already built while giving you the backing to grow it.

”It was my personal goal to start my own business before the age of 30 and due to the joint venture partnership model I was able to do just that”

– Dr. Mateen Ahmed

Synergy Dental Oldham Partner

”The Synergy Dental Joint Venture Partnership gave me the best of both worlds and allowed me to have more time. It gave me more time to expand my career and become a lecturer and open another business, Luxe Dental Lab”

– Dr. Karim Rachidi

Synergy Dental Leyland Partner

”With the support of central management I was able to streamlined the practice and take it from £300k revenue to £1.2m”

– Dr. Bilal Salim

Synergy Dental Swan Lane & Little Lever Partner

FOR ASSOCIATES

Not ready to invest yet?
Start as an associate

Many of our current partners started as associates. It’s the clearest route into a JVP, with mentorship and a clinical home while you decide if partnership is right for you.

ASSOCIATE DENTIST

Build your career inside the group

Join one of our clinics as an associate and get the clinical variety, mentorship and CPD support to grow, with a clear path towards partnership when you’re ready.

  • Flexible days and clinical freedom
  • Mentorship from partner dentists
  • Access to SynTrain Academy training
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HOW THE JVP WORKS FOR ASSOCIATES

From associate to co-owner

Once you’ve found your practice, we talk through timelines, buy-in options and what day-to-day ownership would look like — at your pace, with no pressure.

  • Transparent conversation about buy-in options
  • Support structuring your first partnership
  • Ongoing backing from the wider Synergy group
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DENTAL INSIGHTS

The Latest from Synergy

Guidance on partnership, investment and growing a dental career, from the Synergy Partnerships team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have a question?

Don’t panic, we’re here to help

Absolutely! As an associate dentist, you can choose to become a partner with us. You do not need to be an existing practice owner to become a partner with us.

Yes you can. Your options are that we buy a new practice together separate to your existing one, or we buy into your existing practice. We can discuss these options over a simple phone call.

Don’t worry, relax! We can offer you flexible share options ranging from 10% to 50% to the value of your investment. You then have the option to buy further shares up to 50% in the future.

You can! There is no tie in so you are free to sell your shares whenever you want. The share value would be at market value. Vice versa, if you wanted to buy the Synergy shares, we can discuss this over a coffee!

That’s what we are here for! We have relationships with the main high street banks as well as independent agencies to help you secure your finance. We will start with establishing the level of funding required and then make the arrangements for you.

That’s the spirit! We would like you to be motivated enough to see the sky as your limit. If after the first JV practice, you want to invest in a 2nd practice, this is what we encourage. There is no limit in the number of practices you can invest in. The only limitation is how hungry you are.

It is sensible to create a base within 1 practice. If you decide then to invest in a 2nd practice, it would be wise to maintain presence in the 1st practice and offer some sessions in your second practice. This is to allow associate dentists to be supported and settle in. We would create a business development plan for you allowing you not to spread yourself too thin. Our approach is to ensure stability and growth for both yourself and our JV practice.

We refer to this as your financial freedom! You are at a point that you don’t need to work and practice profits allow you to earn a healthy living. So yes, you can. If this is your goal, our business development plan will be tailored to make this into a reality for you.

That’s what we are here for. We have a strong in practice and central operation team allowing you to concentrate on your clinical dentistry – what you are trained to do!

Yes you can. We will undertake a mapping exercise and needs analysis and establish whether the location would be good for a new squat practice. Arrange a call and let’s have a chat. You don’t need to disclose your location until you want to.

If any of the locations have a freehold purchase option, then yes you can.

We can base this on our performance to date with our existing practices. Our partner practices have demonstrated a year on year increase in Turnover and profits. We expect the same for yours.

We recognise that not all circumstances are the same and not all locations warrant the same patient charges. We would therefore build this in the practice development plan.

Simple – get in touch. Call, email or complete the form and we’ll arrange to call you back.

Ready to talk about your future?

Whether you’re exploring a JV partnership, an existing opportunity, or the associate route in, our partnerships team is here for a no-pressure conversation.

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