New chapter for long-standing Dorset dental practice after 57 years of family ownership

Bell Street is a two-surgery NHS practice located in the historic Dorset town of Shaftesbury, on the site of the former Shaftesbury Abbey, which was built in 888 and destroyed in 1539.

The practice has been under the stewardship of the same family since 1968, most recently owned by Dr Garfield Carnall, who took over from his father. Garfield recently chose to sell the practice as part of his own retirement planning.

Following a confidential sales process with Chris Lekkas at Christie & Co, the practice has been purchased by expanding regional operators and business partners, Theo Pelican and Cristian Tanasoiu. Their wives, both qualified dentists, will be supporting the clinical team as the practice continues to grow.

The partnership is steadily building a local portfolio of practices with a strong focus on modernisation, regularly refurbishing premises, investing in state-of-the-art equipment, and expanding capacity through additional surgeries and enhanced services.

Chris Lekkas, Associate Director – Dental at Christie & Co, comments, “It’s been a pleasure supporting Theo and Cristian in their continued growth. Their commitment to investing in practices and enhancing patient services is a great asset to the local community. I was also pleased to assist Dr Garfield Carnall in the successful transaction of his long-standing family practice, as he looks ahead to the next chapter in his life.”

Bell Street Dental Practice was sold for an undisclosed price.

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For further information on this press release, contact:
Phoebe Hill, Associate Director – Corporate Communications
P: 07540 063 598 or E: phoebe.hill@christie.com

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