Friends Dental Practice in Sprowston to take NHS patients

Friends Dental Practice in Sprowston has been undergoing a major expansion as it prepares to take on more patients.

Dr Zain Shamoon, principal dentist and owner of the Wroxham Road surgery, said that future patients won't have to wait much longer before they open up the coveted NHS places.

The dental surgery has expanded into the house next door (Image: Friends Dental Practice)

He said: "The expansion has been going well.

"The two additional surgery rooms have been renovated and we are nearly ready to go.

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"We will be ready to take on more patients in October, maybe November at the latest.

"We have our new dentist and hygienist joining us next month, and several of the other staff will take on additional hours to take on additional patients."

Dr Zain Shamoon owns Friends Dental Practice (Image: Zain Shamoon)

The Wroxham Road clinic was caught in a planning battle for several months earlier this year, with those living locally objecting to the plans due to the increasingly "dangerous" parking along Wroxham Road.

Planning permission was granted in May, with the numerous NHS places on offer helping secure the expansion.

Prospective patients are asked to keep an eye on the Friends Dental Practice website for more information.