If you’ve been scrambling to gather that last-minute patient testimonial or perfect your case study photographs, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The Dental Awards 2026 submission deadline has been extended. The final date for submissions is now Monday, 9th March, providing more than a week of additional time to enter the UK’s original and most prestigious awards programme.
The decision comes in response to the high volume of interest and the recognised pressure on dental teams across the UK. By moving the deadline, organisers are giving entrants one final full weekend to ensure their submissions truly reflect the high standards of their practice.
Enter at the-probe.co.uk/awards
Why the extension?
Running a busy dental practice while compiling an award-winning entry is no small feat. Whether you are entering a team category or the newly launched Technical Excellence Award, the judges want to see quality over speed.
“We know how much hard work goes into these entries,” James Cooke, Editor of The Probe, commented. “From coordinating clinical photography to sourcing those vital testimonials, it takes time. This extra week is designed to take the pressure off and ensure that no world-class work goes unrecognised simply because the clock ran out.”
What Can You Do with an Extra Week?
With the new deadline of Monday, 9th March, here is how you can use the extra time to give your entry the winning edge:
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Refine Your Case Studies: Take the time to ensure your clinical photos are high-resolution and clearly demonstrate the patient journey.
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Secure Stronger Testimonials: Reach out to that one “star” patient or referring clinician who hasn’t quite sent their quote over yet.
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Double-Check the Details: Ensure all GDC registration numbers are included and that your entry meets the specific criteria for your chosen category.
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Team Collaboration: Use a lunch hour to sit down with the whole team and capture those “extra mile” stories that make a Practice of the Year entry stand out.
Don’t miss out
The Dental Awards remain the UK’s most prestigious and longest-running awards programme for the whole dental team. Winning – or even being shortlisted – provides a massive boost to staff morale and acts as a powerful marketing tool for attracting new patients. Enter at the-probe.co.uk/awards
Entry fee: £60 per entry.
Should you wish to apply for more than one category, please complete this form, and when you have submitted you will offered the option to ‘Apply for another category’, please click on this link and complete the form again.
2026 marks the 28th year for The Dental Awards, presented by The Probe, which celebrates the very best of British dentistry.
As the original and most respected awards programme in UK dentistry, The Probe’s Dental Awards are judged by a panel of leading practitioners and KOLs, providing an unrivalled opportunity for practices and DCPs to shine a spotlight on the vast skill and talent that exist within their teams.
The clock is ticking, but you’ve been granted a reprieve. You now have until midnight on Monday, 9th March to submit your entries.
The Dental Awards 2026 is presented by:
In association with:
- The Association of Dental Administrators and Practice Managers
- British Association of Clinical Dental Technology
- British Association of Dental Nurses
- British Association of Dental Therapists
- British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists
- Clinical Dental Technicians Association
- The Oral Health Foundation
