2026 Shortlist
With hundreds of entries received this year, the standard has been truly exceptional showcasing the breadth of talent, innovation and excellence across UK dental groups.
A huge thank you to everyone who entered, and a HUGE congratulations to our 2026 finalists!
Celebrating the most effective and recognisable group brand, built on clear positioning and brought to life through marketing that delivers measurable reach, visibility and audience engagement.
Sponsored by 
Bright Orthodontics
Bupa Dental Care
Damira Dental Studios
Dencorp Ltd
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Kreate Dental
Smile Clinic Group
Waldron
White & Co.
Recognising the strongest-performing organisations from a commercial perspective - with clear evidence of sustainable growth, operational efficiency and measurable business success.
Sponsored by 
Colosseum Dental UK
Complete Smiles
Damira Dental Studios
Genix Healthcare Ltd
Saint Visage Dental Group
SMILE CLINIC GROUP
Todays Dental
A validation of groups that deliver consistently high standards of clinical care at scale – underpinned by robust governance, training, oversight and quality assurance systems that ensure clinicians meet defined standards across the organisation.
Bright Orthodontics
Bupa Dental Care
Colosseum Dental UK
Complete Smiles
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Iconic Smiles
Kreate Dental
PortmanDentex
Recognising dental groups that make a meaningful contribution beyond the surgery through outreach, education, access initiatives and sustained community engagement that delivers measurable local impact.
Sponsored by 
Abbey House Dental Practice
Bright Orthodontics
Bupa Dental Care
Community Dental Services CIC
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Kana Health Group
Saint Visage Dental Group
Smart Dental Care
Smile Together Dental CIC
Treeline Dental Group
Waldron Dental
Highlighting organisations adopting new technologies, workflows or models of care that deliver demonstrable improvements in patient outcomes, customer experience or business efficiency.
Sponsored by 
Bright Orthodontics
Complete Smiles
Damira Dental Studios
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Genix Healthcare Ltd
Iconic Smiles
mydentist
PortmanDentex
Smart Dental Care
Waldron Dental
Recognising groups that consistently deliver an outstanding patient journey – from access and booking through to communication, environment, payment and aftercare – supported by clear evidence such as patient feedback, reviews and satisfaction data.
Sponsored by 
Bright Orthodontics
Colosseum Dental UK
Community Dental Services CIC
Complete Smiles
Damira Dental Studios
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Genix Healthcare Ltd
Iconic Smiles
Kreate Dental
mydentist
Taylored Dental Care
Waldron
White & Co.
Awarded to groups delivering outstanding clinical environments at scale: combining thoughtful design, patient comfort, modern facilities and a demonstrable commitment to accessibility, sustainability and usability.
Arkh View Dental Group
Bright Orthodontics
Complete Smiles
Damira Dental Studios
Kreate Dental
White & Co.
Celebrating organisations that build strong, supportive and high-performing teams, demonstrating clear evidence of engagement, development, retention and a consistent culture across the group.
Sponsored by 
Abbey House Dental Practice
Bright Orthodontics
Bupa Dental Care
Colosseum Dental UK
Damira Dental Studios
Envisage Dental UK Ltd
Iconic Smiles
Kana Health Group
Kreate Dental
mydentist
Smile Clinic Group
Taylored Dental Care
Todays Dental
Treeline Dental Group
Waldron Dental
Wooding Dental Group
Recognising high-potential groups in the early stages of growth that are already demonstrating strong foundations across performance, patient care, culture and operational structure.
Sponsored by 
Arkh View Dental Group
Bright Orthodontics
Chancery Dental
Complete Smiles
Face Teeth Smile Dental Clinic
Giddani Health Group Ltd
HAPI Dental Group
High Street Smiles Group
Kana Health Group
Kreate Dental
The Dental Place
Waldron Dental
Wooding Dental Group
The Ultimate Accolade: DSO of the Year
Sponsored by 
The headline award recognising outstanding all-round achievement across growth, clinical quality, patient experience, culture and leadership. The judges' choice winner selected by our judging panel from across the submitted entries.
Winner to be announced at the award ceremony!