Orkney dentistry firm braces for growth by teaming up with large Scottish player

Married couple Scott and Amy Tulloch, who in 2014 launched Orkney’s only NHS surgery after a gap of almost 15 years, have agreed a partnership with Scottish dental group Clyde Munro.
The Tullochs expect the partnership to 'safeguard dentistry on Orkney for decades to come'. Picture: Orkney Photographic.The Tullochs expect the partnership to 'safeguard dentistry on Orkney for decades to come'. Picture: Orkney Photographic.
The Tullochs expect the partnership to 'safeguard dentistry on Orkney for decades to come'. Picture: Orkney Photographic.

Orkney Dental’s 30-strong team across three practices now provides dental care to around three quarters of the island’s population.

It has teamed up with Clyde Munro, which was founded in 2015 by Jim Hall and now comprises more than 30 practices with 160 associates and 320-plus staff.

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Amy Tulloch said: “From the very outset, we were clear this would be called Orkney Dental, because we still want it to be here serving the community in 50 or 100 years.

From left, Jacqui Frederick, group clinical director with Clyde Munro; Fiona Wood, chief operations officer with Clyde Munro; dental nurse Ali Kemp; and dentists Scott  and Amy Tulloch. Picture: Orkney Photographic.From left, Jacqui Frederick, group clinical director with Clyde Munro; Fiona Wood, chief operations officer with Clyde Munro; dental nurse Ali Kemp; and dentists Scott  and Amy Tulloch. Picture: Orkney Photographic.
From left, Jacqui Frederick, group clinical director with Clyde Munro; Fiona Wood, chief operations officer with Clyde Munro; dental nurse Ali Kemp; and dentists Scott and Amy Tulloch. Picture: Orkney Photographic.

“That is what we want our legacy to be and we are certain that working with Clyde Munro will safeguard dentistry on Orkney for decades to come.”

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The Tullochs say they will remain a vital part of Orkney Dental with more time to focus on developing services and mentoring young professionals. Amy said: “As part of Clyde Munro, our role will be to drive continued clinical excellence. It will absolutely be business as usual - the only changes our patients will see will see will be positive ones."

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