Dental pair polish up historic site

A new private dental practice is set to open in Sheffield city centre.

Husband and wife team Matthew and Anupa Stephens will run Lateral Dental Clinic from the redeveloped Nichols Building, on Shalesmoor Road. 

The couple, who bring specialisms in cosmetic, restorative and sedation dentistry, will lead a team of dental nurses when the clinic opens in June 2025. 

They are currently renovating the 2413sq ft space, which dates back to the Victorian era and was formerly a grocer’s, coffee roasters and tea blenders warehouse, into a modern practice with a nod to Sheffield’s industrial heritage.

Matthew said: “This will be our first venture into dental practice ownership, which is an exciting undertaking. 

“What attracted us to the building was its arched windows, prominence onto the main route between Kelham Island and the city centre, and the ability to provide a high-quality service to an area of development in need of dentists. 

“We are keen to become an essential part of the local community, as well as Sheffield as a whole.

“We are now underway with a total fit out to make it appropriate for use as a modern dental practice. 

“The practice will provide the full range of general and cosmetic dentistry and include provisions for both gas and air (inhalation) and intravenous sedation.”

Anupa added: “We are aiming to elevate the space into a beautiful and relaxing environment that improves peoples’ perception of dental care, with unparalleled patient service.” 

Legal advice was provided by Tom Weightman, director in Wake Smith Solicitors' commercial property team, who advised on the duo’s 15-year lease of the ground floor.

Tom added: “The ground floor and basement areas are dedicated to commercial use; ideal for a variety of occupiers who are attracted to unique buildings that are full of character in this sought after location.

“I worked on the lease and licence for alterations for Matthew and Anupa to ensure their specific requirements for a modern and high quality dental practice were incorporated into the documentation.”

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