Celebrating rising dental professionals who demonstrate exceptional clinical skill, dedication, and impact early in their careers. This category recognises young dentists who go beyond expectations in patient care, innovation, and community contribution.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/ Eligbility

This category is open to those born on or after 31 October 1989.

Celebrating practice teams that demonstrate exceptional collaboration, patient‑centred care, and a commitment to continuous growth. This category recognises teams who elevate dentistry through teamwork, compassion, and excellence.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/ Eligibility

If your practice is part of a group, please confirm that this entry relates specifically to this individual practice team as each practice must enter separately.

Celebrating exceptional practice principals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to driving their practice forward. This category recognises dentists whose vision, dedication, and achievements have shaped meaningful progress over the past year.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/ Eligibility

For principal dentists (or the ‘lead’ dentist in a corporately owned practice). This category is looking to recognise achievements of a dentist over the last 12 months.

Honouring practices that go above and beyond to make nervous patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for. This category highlights innovative approaches, compassionate communication, and outstanding patient experiences.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Recognising practices that go above and beyond to support causes close to their hearts and communities. This category celebrates meaningful contributions, fundraising efforts, and the positive outcomes they inspire.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Celebrating newly established practices that demonstrate exceptional vision, rapid growth, and a commitment to outstanding patient care. This category recognises teams who have built something remarkable from the ground up.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/ Eligibility

Entrants for this category can only enter New Practice or Most Improved Practice. You cannot enter both. Your practice must have opened after 1st January 2025.

Honouring practices that have evolved through strategic changes, enhanced clinical standards, and a renewed focus on patient experience. This category highlights impressive progress, strengthened teamwork, and meaningful results.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/Eligibility

Entrants for this category can only enter New Practice or Most Improved Practice. You cannot enter both.

Celebrating practices that deliver exceptional specialist care through advanced clinical skills, dedicated training, and outstanding patient outcomes. This category recognises teams who provide trusted referral services with excellence at every stage.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Celebrating practices that harness cutting‑edge digital technologies to enhance clinical precision, streamline workflows, and elevate every stage of the patient journey. This category recognises teams who use innovation with purpose, driving measurable improvements across their practice.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Recognising dental hygienists who stand out for their dedication, achievements, and meaningful contributions to both their patients and their wider community.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Celebrating therapists who combine technical expertise with initiative, resilience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care across their extended clinical role.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Honouring dental nurses who go above and beyond to support patients and their team through kindness, professionalism, and unwavering attention to detail. This category highlights individuals whose presence elevates the entire patient experience.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Recognising practice managers who stand out for their dedication, achievements, and positive impact on both their team and their patients.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Celebrating practices that combine thoughtful design with a strong, cohesive brand identity to create an exceptional patient experience. This category recognises teams who invest in meaningful branding, architecture, and visual communication to elevate their practice.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Honouring practices that create outstanding patient experiences through compassion, communication, and continuity of care. This category highlights teams who go above and beyond to make every patient feel supported and understood.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Celebrating practices that excel across every aspect of modern dentistry - from outstanding clinical outcomes to exceptional patient care, strong team development, and a clear commitment to continuous improvement. This category recognises teams who set a high standard for quality, innovation, and the overall patient experience.

Judges will assess entries based on evidence, measurable outcomes, innovation, and patient impact. Please include supporting materials where possible.

Criteria/Eligibility

TO ENTER THIS CATEGORY, YOU MUST ENTER AT LEAST ONE OTHER CATEGORY.