History of Glendair
Glendair Dental started life on Mansfield Road in 1893 and has grown into the practice it is today. Retired dentist Roger Jenkinson has shared his knowledge of the practice's history and memories from his time owning Glendair.
1893 - The Beginning
Glendair started life as a small practice around 1893. The name Glendair comes from the Scottish word 'Glen', a long valley that appears to vanish into the air in the distance - it was also the name of the house on Mansfield Road where the practice originally opened after being converted into a dental surgery.
1958 - A New Era
As Albert Bancroft retired, the practice was eventually purchased by Liam O'Flynn in 1958. Following Liam's stroke, Arthur Michaelson bought into the practice, and a newly qualified dentist, Denis O'Sullivan, arrived and also became a partner.
1981 - Roger Jenkinson Takes the Helm
Liam O'Flynn passed away in 1978, and in 1981 dentist Roger Jenkinson came across Glendair and bought out Arthur Michaelson, who had decided to retire. Glendair continued to grow with more team members joining over the years.
1985 - Expanding to South Normanton
Roger and Denis decided to expand Glendair, purchasing a property on High Street in South Normanton, which opened in December 1985. Eventually the practice at Mansfield Road closed and Denis O'Sullivan retired, with Roger becoming the sole owner of Glendair.
2012 - Our Purpose-Built Home
Roger's vision was always to move Glendair into a purpose built practice, and that was fulfilled with the purchase of the old doctor's surgery on Limes Avenue in Alfreton. In 2012, Roger retired, with the practice at High Street closing in 2013 as the team moved to Limes Avenue, where we remain today.
From its humble beginnings to the practice we are proud to be today, Glendair has always strived to offer the same level of outstanding patient care, and we look forward to welcoming future patients to Glendair Dental Practice.