While the pandemic and current restrictions prevent us from gathering in person at a glittering gala dinner, it’s important that we still recognise the unbelievable amount of talent and the immense skill present within the sector – now more than ever.
The 2021 Dental Awards Ceremony is available to watch on-demand at the-probe.co.uk and is brought to you by Colosseum Dental, Dental Elite, and Waterpik, in association with The Oral Health Foundation, ADAM (Association of Dental Administrators and Managers), BADN (British Association of Dental Nurses), BADT (British Association of Dental Therapists) and BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy).
Best National Smile Month Initiative – in association with the Oral Health Foundation
Finalists:
- Stuart Porter, DPHC Dental Centre Seria, For serving soldiers and families British and Nepalese (Brunei)
- Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe’s digital and social media campaign
- Oral Health Promotion Team, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Share a Smile Campaign
Winner: Oral Health Promotion Team, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Share a Smile Campaign
The ‘Share A Smile’ campaign was created to support the local community during the pandemic. Face to face contact was not possible so a range of activities were promoted and delivered across a myriad of digital platforms. Creativity and innovation was key.
Highly Commended: Stuart Porter, DPHC Dental Centre Seria, For serving soldiers and families British and Nepalese (Brunei)
Dental Receptionist of the Year
Finalists:
- Victoria Heath, Cirencester Dental Practice, Gloucester
- Kerry Robinson-Williams, Wallasey Village Dental Practice, Wirral
- Lisa Fee, Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
- Linda Williams, The Waterside Dental Clinic, Preston
Winner: Linda Williams, The Waterside Dental Clinic, Preston
Linda is the public face of her clinic. Always warm and welcoming, she is an amazing listener, often picking up on something a patient says and then helping them to discuss the issue. She seems to sense what a patient is feeling and is a great counsellor for both her patients and the practice team. Extremely professional and well organised, Linda’s energy and warmth has become as infectious as her smile.
Highly Commended: Kerry Robinson-Williams, Wallasey Village Dental Practice, Wirral
Dental Therapist of the Year – in association with the BADT
Finalists:
- Yazmyn Felix, Country Park Dental, Colchester
- Amy Hills, Kingwood Parks Clinics, Hull
- Chloe Squire, No 5 Dental Care, Hindhead, Surrey
Winner: Chloe Squire, No 5 Dental Care, Hindhead, Surrey
Joining the profession as a dental nurse, Chloe realised the impact teeth have on health, well-being and self-confidence, motivating her to become a dental hygienist and therapist. Graduating in 2019 and going on to be awarded the BSDHT graduation award for the Best Case Base presentation. Chloe always makes particular efforts to ensure her patients feel valued, understanding the importance of communication when explaining procedures and hygiene routines She also assists in training, trainee dental nurses prior to them being placed with dentists.
Dental Hygienist of the Year – in association with BSDHT
Finalists:
- Amanda Harbrow-Harris, Springfield Dental Practice, Wickham Bishops, Essex
- Joanne Vaughan, Cirencester Dental Practice, Gloucestershire
- Chloe Squire, No 5 Dental Care, Hindhead, Surrey
Winner: Chloe Squire, No 5 Dental Care, Hindhead, Surrey
A second win for Chloe. The judges were just as impressed with her Hygienist skills as her Therapy credentials. Chloe has demonstrated she excels in both disciplines and this award is richly deserved.
Highly Commended: Joanne Vaughan, Cirencester Dental Practice, Gloucestershire
Dental Nurse of the Year – in association with BADN
Nominees:
- Jade Cousins, Space Dental, Wakefield
- Katie Rowe, Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
- Claire Dennison, Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield
- Nicola Smith, Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Natalie Daley, South Elmsall Family Dental Centre, Wakefield
- Cynthia Manyika Manor Park Family Dental Centre, Sheffield
- Gemma Hinton, Hoyland Family Dental Centre, Barnsley
- Chloe Clappison, Kingswood Park Dental Clinic, Hull
- Alexandra Fisher, Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
Finalists:
- Jade Cousins, Space Dental, Wakefield
- Katie Rowe, Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
- Chloe Clappison, Kingswood Park Dental Clinic, Hull
- Alexandra Fisher, Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
Winner: Katie Rowe, Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
The judges agreed that Katie is a brilliant Dental Nurse being efficient, caring and inspirational in her willingness to get involved. Katie was one of the first dental nurses working in Cornwall’s first Urgent Dental Care Hub when it became operational at Easter 2020 and has been instrumental in helping others transition to the new way of working.
Highly Commended: Jade Cousins, Space Dental, Wakefield
Commended: Alexandra Fisher, Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
Practice Manager of the Year – in association with ADAM
Nominees:
- Chelsea Foster, Treeline Dental Care, Sleaford & Lincoln
- Kaldeep Sohal, BPI Dental, Birmingham HC
- Suzie Sonnabend, Kingswood Parks Clinics, Hull
- Sophie Etherington, mydentist Padiham Rd, Burnley W
- Natasha Evans, Wallasey Village Dental Practice, Wirral
- Lindsay Jephcote, Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe
- Jean Henry, Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield
- Claire Lewis, Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Michaela Bartosova, Sileby Family Dental Centre, Leics
- Kamila Soja, Normanton Road Family Dental Centre, Normanton, Derby
- Norma Watson, Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere C
Finalists:
- Kuldeep Sohal, BPI Dental, Birmingham HC
- Suzie Sonnabend, Kingswood Parks Clinics, Hull
- Sophie Etherington, mydentist Padiham Rd, Burnley W
- Norma Watson, Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere C
Winner: Sophie Etherington, mydentist Padiham Rd, Burnley W
Starting her career as a receptionist, Sophie was soon chosen to progress to Practice Manager. She has since gone from strength to strength, transforming both her original Blackburn practice and the much larger Burnley practice, which she led through the pandemic. She is an excellent manager who readily gives her time to develop her team and improve oral health across the East Lancashire region.
Highly Commended: Kuldeep Sohal, BPI Dental, Birmingham HC
Website and Digital Campaign of the Year
Finalists:
- Dr Sulaman Anwar, Independent website
- Wallasey Village Dental Practice, Wirral
- Bow Lane Dental Group, London
- Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
- Imogen Dental Benson and Kingsclere
Winner: Bow Lane Dental Group, London
Bow Lane’s new website is beautifully presented and very easy to navigate so patients can easily access details of treatments and the all important pricing. The judges felt this was an excellent and welcoming site that enhances the patient experience.
Highly Commended: Imogen Dental Benson and Kingsclere
Best Outreach or Charity Initiative
Finalists:
- Dental Buddies, Well Connected, Plymouth
- Ajay Mehta, Dental Arts Studio, Middlesex
- Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe ‘On the Door Step’
- Verwood Dental Care, Dorset, Self-funded Bridge 2 Aid Missions
- Sulaman Anwar, London, Sufra Foodbank and Kitchen 3
Winner: Dental Buddies, Well Connected, Plymouth
A brilliant scheme aimed at children and their parents, delivered via kids groups such as the Cubs and Brownies exploring the level of sugar content in food and its impact on Oral health.
Highly Commended: Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe ‘On the Door Step’
Practice Decontamination Award
Finalists:
- Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
- Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield, Notts
- Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Normanton Road Family Dental Centre
- Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
Winner: Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
Like us all, Imogen were faced with total shutdown at the start of the pandemic. They quickly realised that it was vital to maintain communication with their patients and did so by using social media and even creating a short advice video for patients.
When coming back after 3 months Imogen ensured that full covid protocols were implemented across the practice so patients could be confident that safety was the number one priority.
In addition to looking after their patients, the team at Imogen instigated a Covid team lead, whose role is to look after the well-being of team members.
Dental Team of the Year
Nominees:
- Treeline Dental Care, Sleaford
- Vitality Dental Care, Edinburgh
- Kingwood Parks Clinics, Hull
- Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent C
- Cavity Dental Staff Agency, Wokingham
- Euston Place Dental Practice, Leamington Spa, Warwick
- Honour Health, Jesmond, Newcastle W
- Beech House Smile Clinic, Dereham
- Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic, Waltham Abbey
- Staffa Lodge Smile Clinic, Ipswich
- Harrow Smile Clinic, Harrow
- Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe HC
- Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield, Notts
- Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- South Elmsall Family Dental Centre, Wakefield
- Normanton Road Family Dental Centre, Normanton, Derby
- Hoyland Family Dental Centre, Barnsley
- Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
- my dentist Burley Rd Oakham, Rutland C
- Allington Dental Clinic, Bridport, Dorset
- Maida Smiles Dental Clinic, Little Venice, London
Finalists:
- Treeline Dental Care, Sleaford
- Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent
- Honour Health, Newcastle
- Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe
- {my}dentist Burley Rd Oakham, Rutland
Winner: Honour Health, Newcastle
A very well-deserved award for this exceptional team. Honour Health’s focus on creating a positive workplace culture ensures a fun and inviting environment for both staff and patients. The key to this positivity is communication and laughter, so everyone is aware of what is expected of them whilst being encouraged to enjoy life. Hence their mantra ‘Smile More. Live Life’.
Highly Commended: Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe
Commended:
- {my}dentist Burley Rd Oakham, Rutland
- Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent
Young Dentist of the Year
Nominees:
- Balraj Singh Sohal, Ridgeway Dental, Wimbledon C
- Justin Underwood, Spring Hill Dental Practice, Tavistock
- Sulaman Anwar, The Kensington Clinic, London
- Ajay Metha, Dental Arts Studio, Middlesex
- Kunal Rai, Bupa Dental Care, Pontefract
- James Gartshore, Thorpe Lea Dental, Staines
- Christian Lucas, Castle View Dental Spa, Eccleshall
- Affan Saghir, Space Dental, Wakefield HC
- Gulshan Dhanoya, Honour Health, Newcastle
- Krishan Shah, Smile Cliniq, St Johns Wood, London
- Anas Ashekhi, Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield
- Syed Zain-Ul-Aideen, Somercotes Family Dental Centre, Alfreton
- Hashan Bhojani, Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Satya Gupta, Normanton Road Family Dental Centre, Normanton, Derby
- Rukhsar Hussain, Hoyland Family Dental Centre, Barnsley
- Jaimini Vadgama, Woodbury Clinic, Tenterden, Kent
- Raabina Maan Bridge Dental Practice and Cosmetic Studio, Isleworth
- Amit Patel, my dentist Queensway, Bognor Regis
- Guy Laffan, Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent W
Finalists:
- Balraj Singh Sohal, Ridgeway Dental, Wimbledon
- Sulaman Anwar, The Kensington Clinic, London
- Affan Saghir, Space Dental, Wakefield
- Raabiha Maan Bridge Dental Practice and Cosmetic Studio, Isleworth
- Guy Laffan, Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent
Winner: Guy Laffan, Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent
The judges were most impressed with Guy’s dedication to his profession. He demonstrates great leadership qualities and has very close attention to detail. With people like Guy in the profession the future of dentistry is assured with one judge saying they would really love to work with him. High praise indeed.
Highly Commended: Affan Saghir, Space Dental, Wakefield
Commended: Balraj Singh Sohal, Ridgeway Dental, Wimbledon
Dentist of the Year
Nominees:
- Nicola Z Gore, Totteridge Dental Studio, London HC
- Martina Hodgson, The Dental Studio, Wakefield
- Ross Cutts, Cirencester Dental Practice, Gloucestershire
- Frank Goulbourne, Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin
- Samia Khan, Stonydelph Dental Practice, Tamworth
- Jin J Vaghela, Smile Clinic Group, Harrow W
- Thuha Jabbar, Peace Dental Centre, London
- Kishan Patel, Harrow Smile Clinic, Harrow
- Collins Atalor, Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield, Notts
- Cristina Perilla, Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Agnieszka Lasek, South Elmsall Family Dental Centre, Wakefield
- Marcin Cajdler, Normanton Road Family Dental Centre, Derby
- Zaidoon Al-Kenani, Hoyland Family Dental Centre, Barnsley
- Faiz Khan, Clay Cross Family Dental Centre, Chesterfield
- Salman Khan, Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
- Neel Tank, Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
- Pedro Gutierres, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic, Little Venice, London
Finalists:
- Nicola Z Gore, Totteridge Dental Studio, London HC
- Frank Goulbourne, Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin
- Jin J Vaghela, Smile Clinic Group, Harrow W
- Neel Tank, Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
- Pedro Gutierres, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic, Little Venice, London
Winner: Jin J Vaghela, Smile Clinic Group, Harrow W
Jin has an insatiable passion for dentistry; not only in developing his own clinical, leadership and mentoring skills, but he has also been inspirational in nurturing the postgraduate development of over 3000 dentists in his group’s Smile Academy. His outstanding presentation of multiple clinical cases is a testament to the excellence of his work.
Highly Commended: Nicola Z Gore, Totteridge Dental Studio, London HC
Commended: Pedro Gutierres, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic, Little Venice, London
Dental Practice of the Year
Nominees:
- Cirencester Dental Practice, Gloucestershire
- Vitality Dental Care, Edinburgh
- Kingswood Parks Clinics, Hull
- Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent HC
- Perfect Smile Clinic, Sudbury, Suffolk
- Euston Place Dental Practice, Leamington Spa, Warwick W
- Honour Health, Jesmond, Newcastle
- Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
- Beech House Smile Clinic, Dereham
- Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic, Waltham Abbey
- Staffa Lodge Smile Clinic, Ipswich C
- Harrow Smile Clinic, Harrow
- The Waterside Dental Clinic, Preston, Lancs
- Church Street Dental Centre, Wincanton
- Torrs Park Dental Practice, Ilfracombe
- Otley Dental Centre, Otley, Leeds
- Market Place Family Dental Centre, Mansfield, Notts
- Seven Dental, Hyson Green, Nottingham
- Normanton Road Family Dental Centre, Normanton, Derby
- Baycliffe Dental and Implant Surgery, Liverpool
- Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
- Creekside Dental Clinic, Deptford, London
- Oval Dental Clinic, Kennington, London
- Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin
- Maida Smiles Dental Clinic, Little Venice, London
Finalists:
- Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent HC
- Euston Place Dental Practice, Leamington Spa, Warwick W
- Smile Together CIC, Bodmin
- Staffa Lodge Smile Clinic, Ipswich C
- Imogen Dental, Benson and Kingsclere
Winner: Euston Place Dental Practice, Leamington Spa, Warwick W
The judges agreed that Euston Place is a progressive practice with an inspirational team. Combining a strong practice ethos with good leadership, teamwork, training and collaboration skills that creates beautiful dentistry and a wonderful patient experience.
Highly Commended: Laffan Dental Care, Blackwood, Gwent HC
Commended: Staffa Lodge Smile Clinic, Ipswich C
