'Continuing the story of this much-loved clinic' 60-year-old Northern Ireland family-run dental practice braces for growth with expansion and rebrand
Slieve Commedagh Clinic in Newcastle has transformed its high street presence with a £400,000 investment, adding two new surgeries, modern facilities, and extra staff to better serve the local community
At the foot of the Mourne Mountains, a long-established dental clinic on Newcastle’s high street has undergone a major transformation as part of a £400,000 investment supported by Ulster Bank.
The newly reimagined Slieve Commedagh Clinic, which was transformed over a 15-month period, has long been a familiar fixture on Main Street in the seaside town, providing dental care to the local community for over 60 years.
When Dr Philip Teggart took ownership in 2018 his vision was to continue that lasting legacy of patient care by providing a wraparound service that blends oral health with overall wellbeing.
With the bank’s support the clinic has trebled patient capacity, expanding from a single surgery to a modern, three-surgery space at street level. The expanded clinic has also grown its range of services and created new roles across the team, including an additional dentist, dental therapist, and patient care support staff.
Ulster Bank business development manager Paul Reid said: “At Ulster Bank, we are proud of the impact that we have on communities and customers right across Northern Ireland.
"As well as providing direct access to financial services, our support for independent business owners, particularly those who provide essential community services, is an important part of how we’re helping enrich the local community and strengthen the local economy. Philip’s long-term plans for Slieve Commedagh Clinic is the perfect example of this in practice. We’re very pleased to provide the funding facility to not only sustain, but greatly enhance this important service.”
Dr Philip Teggart, owner and clinical director at Slieve Commedagh Clinic, added: “This investment allows us to continue the story of this much-loved clinic.
"Our focus has always been on creating a space that feels different. One that soothes, supports, and truly cares for every individual who walks through our door. With Ulster Bank’s support, we’ve been able to beautifully restore the ground floor of this Victorian townhouse and incorporate cutting-edge digital technology and systems to ensure that our treatments are precise, predictable, and delivered with genuine care and compassion for the members of our community.”