The 20-person practice, which was founded in the 1950s, becomes the latest practice to join Clyde Munro, which last year became the first dental group to own more than 50 practices in Scotland.

Husband-and-wife team James and Jennifer McCall have owned Alloway Place Dental Practice since 2013 and will continue as associates, The Herald reports.

Kirsty Dace, chief development office at Clyde Munro, said: “Alloway Place is a first-rate community practice that has looked after generations of patients.

“James and Jennifer should be proud of everything that they have been able to achieve as owners.

“We’ll be seeking to keep everything that makes it brilliant, including its staff, and bring further support, services and investment down the line.”