Manx Care says it will work hard to ‘get back on track’ at a dental practice in Douglas.

It’s taking over the Hillside facility in December after Regent Dental Care handed back its contract.

There are 6,600 patients registered there; many of whom are overdue for examinations.

Chief executive Teresa Cope admits there are ‘substantial capacity issues’ but has told Manx Radio she’s hopeful the existing staff will stay: