Dental Care Group have announced that 12 IMOS (Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery Services) Contracts have been awarded to 18 of its practices across East Anglia.

Dental Care Group operates 21 practices in East Anglia and Northamptonshire.

The group, which was formed in 2010, has an ambitious growth plan which focuses on delivering high quality affordable patient care to both NHS and private patients.

Chief Clinical Officer, Mayur Pandya said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity for our Group and testament to the hard work and commitment of our dedicated teams.

'To be entrusted by NHS England to be delivering this service is a reflection of the quality of our clinical governance framework and our teams' commitment to total patient care. We aim to provide an excellent, equitable and patient-centric service for all patients.'

Having already provided IMOS Services at three of DCG's Essex practices, James Anang, Specialist Oral Surgeon, has been appointed as IMOS Director and is leading the IMOS Surgical Team.

CEO, Sanjay Shah said: 'We are proud to have been awarded these contracts and look forward to working with NHSE now and in the future to provide more NHS services for patients.'