The Dental Awards is sponsored by B.A. International, Colosseum Dental, Dental Elite, and Waterpik, and is presented in association with the Oral Health Foundation, ADAM, BADN, BADT, and BSDHT.
Here is the full list of winners and finalists in each category of The Dental Awards 2024:
Best Outreach or Charity Initiative
Winner: KeepStokeSmiling
The judges described the KeepStokeSmiling outreach campaign as a breath of fresh air. Originally conceived in 2018, they not only target an audience in need, but reach an entire community in all its diversities, whether vulnerable or otherwise. Continually promoting the importance of good oral health, a real benefit has been achieved in both changing habits and increased awareness.
Highly Commended: Avan Mohammed, Queen’s Gate Orthodontics – Teddy Dentists
Finalists:
- Liz Matthews, Langmans Dental Health Centre
- Smile Together Dental CIC
- Community Dental Services CIC – Severe Multiple Disadvantage Project
Website and Digital Campaign of the Year
Winner: Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics, Manchester
The judges described the look and feel of the Cheadle Hulme website as extremely animated. Not only does it contain all the essential information that a dental website needs to present, it also guides potential patients around the practice premises so they can be familiar with the environment when they visit helping to allay any concerns.
Highly Commended: {my}dentist, Kearsley
Finalists:
- Inspired Dental Care, Exeter
- Meliora Dental, Leeds
- DRMR Clinic, London
National Smile Month Award – in association with the Oral Health Foundation
Winner: Community Dental Services CIC – Oral Health Improvement Team at Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire
With a team of 13 covering five counties, Colworth House’s ‘Brush for Better Health’ National Smile Month campaign was inspired. Promoting National Smile Month at 21 different events. By linking in with Library Rhyme Time session, Baby groups and various pop-up events, the team managed to train over 5,200 people directly and impact a further 13,500 people indirectly.
Front of House/Receptionist Award
Winner: Trudy Horne, Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole
Trudy truly embodies what it means to be the face of the practice. Her calm, authoritative yet kind manner enables her to support nervous patients, negotiate with difficult customers, and develop a positive team environment. This has led to Trudy being well-liked by patients and highly respected by colleagues.
Highly Commended: Shauna Church, Inspired Dental Care, Exeter
Finalists:
- Mary Holroyd, Shiraz Endo, Solihull
- Kelly Bird, All Saints Dental Clinic, Kings Heath
Team of the Year
Winner: Glenhaven Dental, Cardiff
The team at this family run, multi-generational practice are an inspiration. The judges said that their entry was beautifully presented and that the team focus was clearly apparent, as was a holistic approach to care for patients as well as the wider community.
Highly Commended: Smile Stories, Bournemouth
Finalists:
- Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole
- Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics, Manchester
- Stradbrook Dental, Tonbridge
Practice Manager of the Year – in association with ADAM
Winner: Amanda Reast, The Dental Architect, Leeds
Amanda regularly goes above and beyond for her practice. With more than 30 years’ experience of the profession, she spends her time across multiple sites and consequently no one day is alike.
Highly Commended: Alex McWhirter, North Cardiff Dental, Cardiff
Finalists:
- Fiona McHugh, Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole
- Simona Pacuraru, All Saints Dental Clinic, Kings Heath
- Brittany Pittham, Inspired Dental Care, Exeter
Dental Nurse of the Year – in association with BADN
Winner: Brittany Pittham, Inspired Dental Care, Exeter
A richly deserved award, the judges were particularly impressed by Brittany’s entry, which highlighted her commitment to showcasing the career of a highly professional and caring dental nurse who continues to inspire colleagues and engage with students promoting the benefits of a career within dentistry.
Highly Commended: Shannon Wilkes, Euston Place Dental Practice, Leamington Spa
Highly Commended: Rebecca Silver
Finalists:
- Wiktoria Wisniewska, Ridge Dental, Bristol
- Natalie Marucci, Clear Dentistry, Southampton
Dental Hygienist of the Year – in association with BSDHT
Winner: Amanda Harbrow-Harris, Sharrow Dental Group, Chelmsford
Joining the profession as a dental nurse at the age of 19, Amanda believes that Dental Hygiene is the foundation of dentistry. Without healthy gums and bones there are no teeth. Educating and enabling patients by giving them their own autonomy and linking any health inequalities they may experience, and/or using conditions, such as inflammation, as a motivational tool to encourage patients to follow their treatment plans.
Highly Commended: Poppy Irvine, Adel Dental Practice, Leeds
Finalists:
- Gemma O’Callaghan, The Periodontal Therapy Clinic @ 10 Dental, Southport
- Sakina Syed, Bupa Dental Care, London Bank
- Zara Shirvani, Zara The Hygienist
Dental Therapist of the Year – in association with BADT
Winner: Natalie Peary, Smile Together Dental CIC, Bodmin
The judges described Natalie as an inspirational dental therapist working within a supportive setting to reach those who might usually be missed when it comes to dental care, especially in an area where NHS care is difficult to access.
Highly Commended: Kayley McCauley, Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole
Finalists:
- Victoria Akinfenwa, New Cross Dental Practice, London
- Jagjit Malhi, Clear Smiles, Wolverhampton
- Francesca Rhodes, Mola Dental, Sheffield
Young Dentist of the Year
Winner: Chloe Harrington-Taylor, Hereford Dental Implant Clinic, Hereford
Deciding to become a dentist aged 14, Chloe’s love of dentistry came through loud and clear to the judges. A committed professional and gifted dentist, Chloe continues to strive to make an impact on the profession, working with the team to develop her own clear aligner training course.
Highly Commended: Dharmesh Mistry, YOR Dental, Salford Quays
Commended: Uzair Janjua, Clear Smiles, Wolverhampton
Finalists:
- Wiktor Pietraszewski, Fulham Road Dental, London
- Karam Singh Lalli, Staffa Lodge Smile Clinic, Ipswich
Dentist of the Year
Winner: Rachel Derby, Chapel Dental, Flackwell Heath
Qualifying in 2010, Rachel aptly demonstrates the importance of combining excellent dentistry with careful attention to the patient journey and experience. Always focusing on the highest levels of patient care and adopting a listening approach that enables patients to feel comfortable, Rachel is keen to foster a personable approach throughout the practice. Taking over Chapel Dental with her husband in 2022, Rachel’s leadership and management skills have set the tone for the practice, engendering an ethos that benefits both staff and patients alike.
Highly Commended: Martina Hodgson, The Dental Architect, Leeds
Finalists:
- Aly Virani, North Cardiff Dental, Cardiff
- Andre Faro Leite, Inspired Dental Care, Exeter
- Wajiha Basir, Trinity House Dental Care, Wilmslow
Practice of the Year
Winner: Smile Together Dental CIC, Bodmin
The judges were extremely impressed by the unique way in which Smile Together CIC works, its ethos and its team dynamic. Being one of the South West’s largest NHS referral and emergency dental care providers, it partners with NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board to provide emergency dental treatment for people who don’t have their own dentist. This numbered over 32,000 appointments last year alone. The practice is run as an employee-owned community interest company that reinvests profits into improving patient facilities. Reinvesting over £7 million since 2016, Smile Together was also the first UK dental practice to achieve B corporation certification in 2022.
Highly Commended: Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole
A very well-run practice with good mentoring towards excellent clinical performance and teamwork.
Commended: Glenhaven Dental, Taff’s Well
Finalists:
- Glenhaven Dental, Cardiff
- North Cardiff Dental, Cardiff
- DRMR Clinic, London
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and winners!
Finalists and commended will receive their certificates shortly in the post, while winners will be invited to join judges and sponsors at a top London venue on Friday 5th July 2024 to celebrate their victories in style, and to be presented with their trophies and certificates in person.
