Buttercross View Dental Practice in Bingham – a well-established mixed NHS and private dental practice that serves both adults and children – is progressing with plans to move to significantly larger, newly-renovated premises on Station Street in Bingham, allowing for increased capacity and an improved patient experience.
In readiness to open the expanded practice this summer, the owners – Dr Chandan Sharma and Mrs Rachna Sharma – invited their MP, James Naish, to view progress and discuss their intention to benefit from the government’s recent announcements about greater investment in NHS dental care.
Owned and operated by the Sharmas since April 2017, Buttercross View Dental currently operates with three surgeries, four dentists and a hygienist. With the relocation, the team plans to expand to six surgeries over time and will welcome additional dental professionals – including trainees – to meet growing demand in the local community. The practice will continue to prioritise NHS patients.
The new premises, just a short distance from the current site, have been completely refurbished with cutting-edge dental equipment. The upgrade represents a substantial private investment by the Sharmas, reflecting their long-term commitment to the people of Bingham, Cotgrave and surrounding areas.
“We’re excited about this next chapter for Buttercross View Dental,” said Dr Chandan Sharma. “The new site gives us the space and infrastructure to do more – especially in terms of NHS provision, which we are hoping to expand. We’re looking forward to growing our team and being able to offer even more comprehensive care to the community.”
In February, on behalf of the Sharmas, James Naish MP asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care what support was available for dental practices to relocate to and open new practices in underserved areas. He was responded to by Stephen Kinnock MP who confirmed that “the Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access NHS dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most. To rebuild dentistry in the long term, we will reform the dental contract with the sector, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of NHS dentists”.
James continues to support the couple as they near opening, including through dialogue with the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board which commissions local NHS dentistry services.
James praised the investment and ambition of the Sharmas’ project: “It’s fantastic to see such dedication from local healthcare providers. This expansion in NHS appointments will not only increase dental capacity in Bingham but also bring tangible benefits to my constituents in east Rushcliffe. I’m pleased to see significant GP, community pharmacy and dentistry announcements by the government in recent months, and I’ll continue to advocate for positive initiatives like this across Rushcliffe.”
The new practice is expected to open its doors this summer, with minimal disruption to existing patients thanks to the close proximity of the new location.
For more updates on the launch, visit Buttercross View Dental Practice’s website: www.buttercrossviewdental.co.uk
