The Dentistry Awards – hear from the winners

From the second their identify was introduced to how they’ve celebrated since, dental professionals share their experiences of profitable at The Dentistry Awards 2023.

The Dentistry Awards highlights expertise, innovation, and dedication in dentistry. Each holder of an award has demonstrated distinctive ability, affected person care and group contributions.

The Dentistry Awards 2023 was larger and higher than ever! In November, FMC introduced the list of winners and celebrated their excellent contributions to dentistry on the prestigious awards ceremony at The Athena in Leicester.

As this 12 months’s awards are actually open for registration, we took a second to look again on 2023’s winners and their achievements. Hear from a few of the profitable professionals about their experiences of the ceremony and the influence that profitable an award has had on their observe since.

Crew of the Yr (South east) Winner – Denbeigh Home Dental Surgical procedure

Profitable on the dentistry awards has not solely been an enormous increase to the group and our vitality, however for the island group and our sufferers too. Individuals are proud to be sufferers at an award-winning observe and it has given them new confidence and satisfaction within the NHS and what we do. Most sufferers are available and point out how they noticed our fantastic information and the way joyful they have been that we gained and have been recognised for what we do.

The island is such a disadvantaged dental space, and we work actually laborious to proceed to supply glorious NHS care. It’s so nice to be recognised for this. It has additionally introduced recognition from native MPs and councils looking for out how they will assist native NHS dentistry. So thanks from the entire of the Isle of Wight, however largely from us… See you in particular person this 12 months!

Greatest Dental Therapist (North) – Nia Harris

I felt extremely honoured to be awarded Greatest Dental Therapist within the North on the Dentistry Awards in each 2021 and 2023. It was a big accomplishment for me and I used to be overwhelmed with gratitude by the recognitions. Profitable these awards has had a profound constructive impact on my observe by elevating our observe’s fame and enhancing our affected person relationships.

‘Incorporating these awards into our advertising technique has instilled belief in our sufferers, guaranteeing them of the excessive quality-care they obtain. Personally, these awards have boosted my self-confidence, motivated me to pursue additional developments in my profession and impressed me to set increased requirements for myself. I’ve been grateful to obtain quite a few job presents on account of these acknowledgements, additional validating the influence of this recognition.

‘Amidst the joy of profitable, there have been numerous memorable moments and networking alternatives. Assembly inspiring and gifted people on the awards ceremony has additional fuelled my willpower to striving for excellence in dentistry. Moreover, having our group current on the awards was as an exquisite team-building expertise for our observe.’

Greatest Dental Therapist (Midlands) – Jagjit Malih

Profitable Greatest Dental Therapist (Midlands) at The Dentistry Awards final 12 months was a big milestone in my profession journey, and one which fills me with immense satisfaction and gratitude. Regardless of the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the disruptions to medical observe throughout my second and third years on the College of Manchester, graduating in 2021, I navigated a path from being a dental nurse to changing into an award-winning dental therapist.

Reflecting on this achievement, I initially hesitated to use for the award, doubting my very own capabilities. Nevertheless, I considered a quote I learn just lately: ‘The one limits are those that you simply set your self.’ This resonated with me and pushed me to beat my doubts and pursue the chance. I’m lucky to have had the unwavering assist of my principal, Dr Chetan Sharma. His encouragement throughout moments of self-doubt underscored the significance of getting mentors who recognise and nurture potential.

As somebody who has skilled firsthand the transformative energy of mentorship, I’m deeply dedicated to paying it ahead and galvanizing the subsequent era of dental professionals. This dedication led me to share my journey on the North of Dentistry Present in Manchester. Partaking with present dental nurses contemplating the dental remedy pathway and newly certified dental therapists in search of to maximise their scope of observe was an enriching expertise.

Belief and confidence

Probably the most gratifying features of profitable the Dentistry Award has been its influence on fostering belief and confidence amongst our sufferers. The popularity serves as a visual testomony to our dedication to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Sufferers understand the awards as a trademark of high quality and professionalism, additional solidifying our relationship and instilling confidence within the care they obtain.

Since receiving this prestigious honour, our observe has skilled a tangible uplift in morale and fame. Moreover, the Dentistry Awards have offered invaluable networking alternatives, enabling me to attach with friends and business leaders.

Furthermore, since profitable the awards, I stay dedicated to offering distinctive care. In Could, I will likely be touring to Essaouira with Dental Mavericks alongside a pal from dental college, Dr Karam Lalli. This chance aligns with my dedication to creating a distinction and additional growing my expertise in offering dental care to these in want.

In conclusion, profitable the Dentistry Award has not solely validated my dedication to the sector however has additionally opened doorways to new alternatives for private {and professional} development. I’m deeply grateful for the popularity and proud to be related to the Dentistry Awards.

Younger Dentist (London) – Toyin Aiyegbusi

It’s a nice honour to be awarded the Greatest Younger Dentist 2023. With the extent of competitors being so excessive, particularly within the London class, I’m extremely grateful for the popularity. It has impressed me to maintain pushing the boundaries of what may be achieved inside our subject. This award is a private reminder to maintain believing something is feasible for these keen to rise from adversity.

For sufferers to recognise my achievements on a large-scale platform is humbling, as I’ve at all times been pushed to offer my sufferers one of the best care I probably can. A lot of sufferers have congratulated me on the award and I consider it instils confidence that they’re being handled by a clinician who not solely aspires to, however has demonstrated excellence in dentistry.

The award has had a constructive influence within the practices I work and has been one thing we’ve got celebrated as a group. Congratulations from household, associates and colleagues who recognised early on that I had nice potential, has additionally been fulfilling. I’m grateful for the continued assist of my mentors and friends. Certainly ‘a win for one is a win for all’. The skilled recognition has not solely affirmed my dedication to excellence, however encourages me to proceed to do the work to grow to be one of the best model of myself.

Marker of big success

Greater than something, I consider that the award has the potential to highlight underrepresented rising stars inside dentistry. Wanting on the trajectory of earlier winners, it’s clear that the award serves as a marker of the large successes that may be achieved in dentistry and past.

Shortly after receiving the award, I used to be invited by FMC to share spherical desk discussions with main clinicians about the way forward for dentistry, a subject I’ve an enormous curiosity in. I consider the award will present additional alternatives to community, collaborate and attend key stakeholder occasions throughout the dental business.

As a lot because the award is an honour, it comes with a duty. It gives a platform to be a voice for constructive illustration and I take satisfaction on this. I’m extremely enthusiastic about what the long run holds not just for myself, however for individuals who will likely be impressed by my journey.

Greatest Dental Nurse General Winner – Shannon Wilkes

The honour of profitable The Dentistry Awards has had a profound affect on our observe. It has been a mild reminder of the distinction we make in our sufferers’ lives, inspiring us to proceed our dedication to dental excellence and innovation. The award has subtly built-in into our observe’s ethos, bringing a way of satisfaction and a push in direction of excellence. It has inspired our group to goal increased, enhancing our affected person care and providers with a renewed sense of objective.

On a private stage, being named Greatest Dental Nurse of the UK has been a milestone in my profession and has motivated me to proceed advancing additional. We’ve highlighted our success by means of varied affected person advertising supplies, together with a video in our ready room and mentions on social media. This recognition underscores the significance of persistence and the dedication we spend money on our observe every single day.

Moreover, the popularity from The Dentistry Awards has led to invites to talk on the prestigious North of England Dentistry Present and to function an envoy for Dentaid. I’m additionally honoured to have grow to be a West Midlands Consultant and Ambassador for implants and orthodontics for the Society of British Dental Nurses. These experiences have expanded my skilled community and allowed me to share my data and keenness with a wider viewers.

I’m honoured to share my expertise and hope it may be an inspiration to others. The Dentistry Awards usually are not simply concerning the recognition; they’re a celebration of the pursuit of excellence that advantages everybody in our dental group.

Dental Nurse of the Yr (London) – Rebecca Silver

Profitable the award for Greatest Dental Nurse has elevated my skilled work by offering exterior validation of my expertise, dedication, and contributions to the sector of dental nursing. It has boosted my confidence and morale, motivating me to proceed striving for excellence in my observe. This recognition has additionally opened doorways to new alternatives, resembling talking engagements, management roles, and collaborations with different dental professionals. Furthermore, it has enhanced my credibility amongst colleagues, sufferers, and employers, resulting in elevated respect and belief in my talents as a dental nurse.

The award has highlighted my distinctive strengths, achievements, and dedication to delivering distinctive affected person care. It demonstrates my willingness to go above and past in serving my sufferers and repeatedly bettering my expertise and data. This recognition not solely acknowledges my particular person efforts but in addition displays positively on the dental observe I represented on the the time. Because of this, I really feel that I encourage my friends, supporting them while they try for excellence in their very own careers. Moreover, profitable the award has strengthened my fame as a revered member within the dental group, incomes me the respect of colleagues and sufferers alike.

I’ve up to date all of my skilled profiles to incorporate the award and I’m additionally together with it in my promotional supplies and sharing the information by means of social media platforms {and professional} networks to achieve a wider viewers.

My recommendation to aspiring dental nurses is to deal with steady studying and enchancment, prioritise affected person care and security, actively take part in skilled growth alternatives, and at all times try for excellence in every little thing they do. When making use of for awards, be real in showcasing your ardour for the career and the constructive influence you’ve made in affected person care.

Technician of the Yr – Lola Welch

Profitable the award has positively given me extra publicity as my face and identify have grow to be extra recognisable. I even had new shoppers calling and saying: ‘Can I discuss to Lola, the award profitable technician?’ So it positively helped when it comes to referrals but in addition it gave me like a little bit of a lift of confidence.

Once I submitted, I clearly hoped that I may win however once I came upon the opposite names within the class, I used to be simply actually joyful to be shortlisted. The truth that I gained was felt actually particular. I actually didn’t count on it. I wasn’t even nervous on the day as a result of I used to be so joyful simply to be shortlisted.

The entire submission shouldn’t be a straightforward factor – you do have to it’s essential spend a while on it. However you additionally want materials to submit. It makes everyone who’s shortlisted stand out a bit bit as these people who find themselves keen to do some further.

‘Simply do it and don’t overthink it’

Once I gained I went throughout my social media and shouted it from the rooftop. I used to be utilizing social media through the evening of the award ceremony – simply sharing what was taking place. Lots of people left suggestions and interacted with my posts. I now have the award in a body and one other one at house.

I’d advise any technician who has had a very good 12 months to submit and see what occurs. Once I submitted, I had no concept who else could be getting into. The opposite two finalists have been very, superb technicians and associates as nicely. I did ask myself ‘what have I performed?’ a bit bit. However my husband identified that it’s not an award for a greatest technician ever, it’s one of the best technician of the 12 months. So it doesn’t make the opposite two folks any much less worthy – being a finalist is a tremendous achievement.

In the event you’ve had publications over the previous 12 months, should you had quite a lot of good suggestions, simply do it and don’t overthink it. Don’t attempt to examine your self to the others as a result of it’s all about you.

For extra info, go to dentistry.co.uk/awards/the-dentistry-awards.