Bupa acquires Hospital Lane Dental Clinic

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Specialist dental clinic will provide referral network and support services for healthcare provider

Bupa Dental Care has acquired Hospital Lane Dental and Implant Clinic in Kent. The specialist clinic is Bupa's 17th acquisition this year, adding to the 470-plus dental practices that the healthcare provider operates across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Over the last 12 months Bupa has acquired Avsan Holdings, along with its 16 practices in Scotland and England, as well as Metrodental and its two practices in the City of London. Referrals and support "We're committed to delivering the highest quality care for patients and, as one of the most modern and well-equipped clinics in...

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