Get to Know More About Us

Our History
Built on decades of dental finance experience, helping professionals achieve lasting success.
What We Do
We secure tailored funding solutions for dentists across acquisitions, refinancing and growth.

What we
do
We help dentists secure finance for acquisitions, refinancing, start-ups and growth.
By working with leading lenders, we deliver competitive funding tailored to your goals.
Who we are
Dental Funding was founded by David Parker, drawing on nearly two decades of healthcare finance expertise. Together with Steve Smith, they support dentists across the UK.




years experience
David Parker has over 19 years of expertise in healthcare and dental finance.
£40k client savings
Our competitive terms have saved clients an average of £40,000 in fees and interest.
goodwill funding
We regularly secure up to 100 percent goodwill funding for practice acquisitions.
Our
Experience
Dental Funding is built around one clear focus - helping dentists across the UK access the right funding for every stage of their career. Whether you’re buying your first practice, expanding a group, or refinancing, we combine deep sector knowledge with strong lender relationships to secure the best terms available.


Our Team
Experienced specialists with a personal touch

David Parker has over 19 years’ experience in the healthcare finance sector, with a deep focus on dental practice funding.
He began his career at RBS supporting healthcare clients, before moving to Metro Bank where he played a key role in launching their Primary Healthcare division. David later became National Head of Primary Healthcare at Metro Bank, leading strategic growth across the sector.
In 2019, David established himself as a consultant, founding Dental Funding / FirstPoint Healthcare Consultancy Limited to offer truly tailored finance solutions to dentists across the UK. Drawing on his extensive lender network and sector insight, David has helped numerous clients secure acquisition and refinance packages that meet both their immediate and long-term goals
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Steve Smith brings a wealth of experience from a long and successful career in banking, joining Dental Funding in 2024.
Working alongside David, Steve supports clients in securing the most competitive funding packages for acquisitions, new practice setups, and refinancing.
His extensive knowledge of lending and finance ensures clients receive expert guidance tailored to their individual goals.
See how we've helped Dentist
Discover funding success stories from dental professionals nationwide.

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Explore practical advice on buying your first practice, refinancing for better terms and funding sustainable growth.
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