With National Apprenticeship Week taking place from 6th to 12th February 2023, we caught up with Riverdale’s very own HR Apprentice, Jennifer McClelland, to find out more about what undertaking an apprenticeship means to her and why Riverdale Healthcare. Why did you choose to do an HR apprenticeship? I love learning new skills and broadening […]
At Riverdale, we regularly refer to our company values as they underpin everything that we do. But we are always mindful that we demonstrate these values, and that they don’t become just words. Our ‘we care about people’ value is not only about the patients we treat, but the people that treat them too. We […]
INTRODUCTION Riverdale Healthcare is a group of independent dental practices located in the North of England and Cambridge. Following the establishment of the Group in December 2018, we have grown rapidly acquiring 35 practices and a dental laboratory to date, with on-going acquisition planned. As a group we are now focusing on developing our people […]
Riverdale Healthcare has today announced its first acquisition of the new year with the arrival of Lion House Dental Practice into the group. Located in the market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, Lion House Dental Practice offers both NHS and private dental treatment to patients across the North of England. Speaking of the acquisition, […]
In a week that has seen several award nominations and the acquisition of further practices, independent dental group Riverdale Healthcare is celebrating again after scooping top prize at the Northern Skills Group 2021 Apprenticeship Awards. Selected from 2000 employers that partner with the provider, Riverdale Healthcare were chosen as winners of the Northern Skills Group […]
Independent dental group, Riverdale Healthcare has announced its latest acquisition of seven dental practices in Tyne & Wear. The practices, which were formerly part of the Perfect Smile group, are situated at prime locations throughout the region, offering NHS and Private services. Speaking of the acquisition, Chief Investment Officer for Riverdale, Chris Aylward said, “This […]
Emma Barnes CEO, discusses why Riverdale strives to be different and why it added Devonshire House to its growing list of practices. We are constantly seeking a differential; why is one product or company better than another, it’s human nature. It is the same for dental groups. Over the years they’ve received a bad rap, […]
Whilst the COVID pandemic has massively impacted dentistry, it has also created new opportunities. Ian Gordon, dental director at Riverdale Healthcare, ADG management team member and North Yorkshire LDC chair, discusses how practices can benefit from this unique situation. The forced closure of dental practices during lockdown 1.0 placed a huge strain on dental practices […]
Ben Wild explains why Riverdale Healthcare builds relationships and guides dentists and professionals through their career. In any industry the succession cycle is a challenge. But at Riverdale Healthcare we believe we have the foundations to provide stability and security for all our colleagues, safeguarding the future success of our business. From the point of […]
Chris Aylward explains what sets Riverdale Healthcare apart from other dental groups. Every group will say they are different to the rest: that they aren’t a typical corporate, that they offer clinical freedom, that they are nicer people to work for. And why wouldn’t they? I say exactly the same thing! Each group is focused on […]
