Established for over 30 years, the busy, modern dental group operates two practices in Royal Deeside, one in Banchory and another in Aboyne.

With ten surgeries in total, the business has been providing top-quality care to local residents for generations.

While the group already look after a large patient base, there are ambitious plans for growing the business and increasing the number of customers.

The funding package will enable the dental group to provide its Aboyne practice with a state-of-the-art decontamination unit and the waiting and reception area will also be refurbished. The plans include investment in equipment and services across its 10 surgeries to offer the latest technology.

Graeme Wisely, partner at Fountain Dental Group, said: “Technology is constantly changing in the industry, so upgrades to our equipment are a vital way for us to remain ahead of the curve and maintain the quality of care for our customers. Changing banks to Barclays meant we were able to access the right funding package for our business, and we were able to invest in new equipment and modernise our practices as a result.”

Stuart Brown, head of SME Scotland at Barclays, added: “Fountain Dental Group is equipped for success and we look forward to watching them grow. We were pleased to offer the team a deal which will help them not only expand but ensure their service offering is in line with industry advances. Our Relationship Manager Rebecca Ainsley has worked closely with the business to understand its needs and provide a package that will support the Group’s ambitions.”