The prestigious 2025 Dentistry Awards took place last Friday 6 June at The Athena in Leicester, celebrating excellence in dentistry. Find out who won here!
The Dentistry Awards celebrate excellence in dental practice, recognising dental professionals for their achievements and advancements.
Nominees are chosen for their exceptional skills, patient care and community contributions. The event not only honours individual and team accomplishments, but it also inspires continued excellence in oral healthcare.
Find out who won below – congratulations to all!
Dental Nurse of the Year
North
- Susan Kessell – Winner
- Phoebe Kirkbride – Highly Commended.
South
- Lisa Hilton – Winner
- Brittany Pittham – Highly Commended.
London
- Rebecca Silver – Winner
- Mihaela Marian – Highly Commended.
Practice Manager of the Year
North
- Amanda Reast – Winner
- Dora Akinjagunla – Highly Commended.
Midlands
- David Drew – Winner
- Patrycja Galonzka – Highly Commended.
South
- Maiara Ban – Winner
- Alex McWhirter – Highly Commended.
Receptionist of the Year
- Christine Bonanno – Winner
- Zoe Parr – Highly Commended.
Apprentice of the Year
- Grace Brindle – Winner
- Alice Corrigan – Highly Commended
- Joanna Richards – Highly Commended.
Dental Hygienist of the Year
North
- Jacqui Armstrong – Winner
- Jillian Crossley – Highly Commended.
South
- Justine Ping – Winner
- Alison Craig – Highly Commended.
London
- Shakhnoza Tosheva – Winner
- Mareih Hashemi – Highly Commended.
Dental Therapist of the Year
North
- Aashish (Aash) Udayabhanu – Winner
- Anne Marie Connolly – Highly Commended.
South
- Shannon Flack – Winner
- Chrystal Sharp – Highly Commended
- Esme Stewart – Highly Commended.
Philips Rising Star
North
- Kendra Smith – Winner
- Lauren Chipman – Highly Commended.
South
- Fadheelah Nadeem – Winner
- Darsh Thacker – Highly Commended.
Young Dentist
London
- Simmi Daryani – Winner
- Chiara Burgio – Highly Commended.
Midlands
- Simon Rana – Winner
- Hassan Kanani – Highly Commended.
North East
- Zain Remy – Winner
- Paul Midha – Highly Commended.
North West
- Ben Gregory – Winner
- Surbin Gong – Highly Commended.
Scotland & Northern Ireland
- John Paul Delaney – Winner
- Mary Catherine O’Dolan – Highly Commended.
South East
- Elyssia Yannoulias – Winner
- Shivam Divani – Winner
- Tarun Singh Nagpal – Highly Commended.
South West & Wales
- Lily Ferreira – Winner.
Website of the Year
North
- Scottish Denture Clinic – Winner.
Midlands
- Allsopp Smiles – Winner
- Skintique Beautiful Smiles – Highly Commended.
South
- Floss and Smile – Winner.
London
- Siha Dental | Facial – Winner
- Optimal Dental Health – Highly Commended.
Laboratory of the Year
- S4S London Dental Laboratory – Winner
- Remo Dental Laboratory – Highly Commended.
Dental Technician of the Year
- Deepa Bharakhda – Winner
- Edward Day – Highly Commended.
Clinical Dental Technician of the Year
- Matthew Varley – Winner
- Craig Mark Broughton – Highly Commended.
Sustainable Dental Business
North
- Ohh! Oral Health Hygienist – Winner
- Dr Rez Dental – Highly Commended.
South
- Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice – Winner.
Team of the Year
South East
- Denbigh House Dental Practice – Winner
- Love Teeth Dental – Highly Commended.
London
- Siha Dental | Facial – Winner
- Balham Smile Clinic – Highly Commended.
Midlands
- Helix House Orthodontics – Winner
- Church Street Dental Practice – Highly Commended
- Shiraz Endodontic Practice – Highly Commended.
North
- Holly House Dental Practice – Winner
- Smile Stylist Manchester – Highly Commended.
Republic of Ireland
- Ace Braces Orthodontics – Winner.
Scotland
- Ocean Drive Dental Care – Winner
- Ohh! Oral Health Hygienist – Highly Commended.
South West & Wales
- Hereford Dental Implant Clinic – Winner
- Evolve Dentistry – Highly Commended
- Larkham House Dental Practice – Highly Commended.
Patient Care
South West & Wales
- Evolve Dentistry – Winner
- Larkham House Dental Practice – Highly Commended.
South East
- Adelaide House Dental Practice – Winner.
London
- Dr Mali Dental Clinic – Winner
- Greenwich Dental Health – Highly Commended.
Midlands
- Shiraz Endodontic Practice – Winner
- Skintique Beautiful Smiles – Highly Commended.
North East
- Gayathiri R Balasubramaniam – Winner.
North West
- Dr Rez Dental – Winner
- Holly House Dental Practice – Highly Commended.
Scotland
- Cherrybank Dental Spa – Winner
- The Gentle Touch, Kelso – Highly Commended.
Ireland
- Ace Braces Orthodontics – Winner
- North Down Implant and Orthodontic Clinic – Highly Commended.
Practice of the Year
Midlands
- Helix House Orthodontics – Winner
- Hermitage Dental Practice – Highly Commended.
Scotland
- Sunrise Dental Clinic – Winner
- Cherrybank Dental Spa – Highly Commended
- Dentistry @ No3 – Highly Commended.
North East
- Taylored Dental Care – Winner
- Auckland Cosmetic Dental Clinic – Highly Commended.
North West
- Dr Rez Dental – Winner
- Holly House Dental Practice – Highly Commended.
London
- Serio Dental – Winner
- Balham Smile Clinic – Highly Commended.
South East
- Dental Art Beaconsfield – Winner
- Centre of Dental Excellence – Highly Commended.
South West & Wales
- Hereford Dental Implant Clinic – Winner
- North Cardiff Dental & Implants – Highly Commended
- Thornbury Dental Wellness Clinic – Highly Commended.
Ireland
- Ace Braces Orthodontics – Winner
- North Down Implant and Orthodontic Clinic – Highly Commended.
Overall winners
Dental Nurse of the Year
- Susan Kessell.
Dental Hygienist of the Year
- Jacqui Armstrong.
Dental Therapist of the Year
- Aashish (Aash) Udayabhanu
Practice Manager of the Year
- David Drew.
Young Dentist
- Shivam Divani.
Website of the Year
- Siha Dental Facial.
Patient Care
- Evolve Dentistry.
Team of the Year
- Denbigh House Dental Practice.
Practice of the Year
- Dr Rez Dental.
