King Dental & Associates in Carnforth, Lancashire, has been purchased by first-time buyers, brothers-in-law Dr Adam Kantharia and Dr Ibrahim Matadar.

In 1997, Anne King set up a single-surgery dental practice working from Carnforth Clinic. She then bought a practice on Market Street in 2004 and incorporated the two in 2007 to create what is now King Dental & Associates Limited – a five-surgery NHS dental practice that enjoys a prominent position within the Lancashire town of Carnforth, in an area of mixed commercial and residential uses.

After 40 years in dentistry, and 28 years of investment and growth in the practice, including the introduction of special needs NHS contracts, a fully-accessible waiting room, and patient toilets, and a standalone accessible surgery and sterilising suite, King and her husband, Derek, decided to sell to allow them to retire.

Following a confidential sales process with Olivia McMaster at Christie & Co, King Dental has been purchased by Dr Adam Kantharia and Dr Ibrahim Matadar.

With a wealth of experience behind them in both general and advanced dentistry, the pair are passionate, driven dentists committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

King said: “When we first met Adam and Ibrahim, we recognised that they appreciated the character of the operation and the ethos of the practice we had inculcated, which we saw as ‘a holistic approach to oral healthcare’.

“We know they have great plans for additional specialisms in the practice and recent expansion of new housing in the area means opportunities for growth are available.”
Dr Kantharia adds: “Our vision is to build a modern, progressive dental practice that becomes a trusted name in the community – a place where patients not only receive excellent clinical care, but genuinely enjoy coming in.

“We’re planning to expand our range of services, particularly in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and dental implants.

“With Ibrahim’s advanced training in implantology, and our shared experience with Invisalign, we’re able to offer more-comprehensive, in-house treatment options without patients needing to be referred elsewhere.

“We’re also passionate about bringing the latest technology into the practice – including digital scanners and treatment planning tools – to make dentistry more comfortable, efficient, and precise for our patients.

“Beyond the clinical side, we want to create an environment that feels welcoming, supportive, and patient led.

“We’re investing in the team, upgrading the patient journey, and working on community outreach so the practice becomes more than just a dental clinic – it becomes a positive part of people’s lives.”

McMaster said retirements are fuelling a number of dental property transactions. He adds: “A lot of the sales that we deal with are because of the owner retiring after an excellent career in the sector, and this is no exception.

“We saw a huge interest in this practice, especially from first-time buyers who are ready to start their ownership journey.

“This is also a great example of our ability to find the perfect buyer for a practice, even in a more-rural location, proving that the right match is always possible with the right approach.”
King Dental & Associates Limited was sold for an undisclosed price.