‘Arduous to high’: Steve Wright remembers the evening of celebrations, networking and enjoyable on the 2024 Non-public Dentistry Awards.
In November final yr, I had the pleasure of attending the Non-public Dentistry Awards with my unbelievable colleagues at Kent Oral Care. As probably the most prestigious and revered dental awards ceremonies within the UK, we had been anticipating an evening filled with celebrations, networking and enjoyable – and it actually didn’t disappoint.
The 2024 awards had been excellent and undoubtedly a spotlight of the yr, with groups and people from throughout the UK and Eire coming collectively to rejoice excellent dentistry achievements. The expertise within the room was outstanding and demonstrated the vibrancy and richness of the dental career, with colleagues and friends celebrating what was a unbelievable yr for the trade and for a lot of practices.
From apply principals to therapists, hygienists, apply managers, receptionists and dental nurses, each position was recognised and celebrated for its invaluable contribution to personal dentistry.
Merely one of the best
Since their inception in 2001, the Non-public Dentistry Awards have been going from power to power and have earned a strong and well-deserved status as being one one of the best.
Over time, the classes, judging panel and venues have expanded and the standard in addition to amount of entries has elevated, testomony to the distinctive service and expertise by each people and groups throughout the personal dental sector.
There was undoubtedly a way of progress final yr, and the awards had been the sleekest but, professionally managed by FMC. The occasion introduced the entire group collectively, permitting dental groups and personalities to be recognised for setting a gold customary for excellence.
Held on the glamorous JW Marriott Grosvenor Home London in Mayfair, the room was buzzing with pleasure, vitality and positivity because the esteemed Dr David Houston chaired the occasion and revealed the 2024 winners independently judged by professionals within the area.
A specific spotlight for me was seeing the winners of the Younger Dentist class and the brand new expertise that’s making a mark on the trade and persevering with to boost the bar in terms of customer support and professionalism.
With seven worthy winners from throughout the UK and Eire, it was nice to see their ardour and vibrancy for the career in addition to how proud they had been to be awarded by the top of recognition within the UK. Congratulations to all of the winners and extremely counseled – I stay up for seeing their careers develop and the constructive influence they may undoubtedly carry to the trade.
Dentistry united
Final yr was our second yr as one of many sponsors of the occasion and, as a reasonably new model to the sector, we now have been blown away by the professionalism, friendliness and positivity of the dental group.
The awards had been an effective way of bringing everybody collectively to rejoice the buoyancy of dentistry and supplied some distinctive networking alternatives with new connections made and friendships fashioned.
It was nice trying across the room and seeing the enjoyment and pleasure on faces as like-minded professionals mingled and mentioned the successes and classes of the yr.
With many exterior pressures on our trade, it’s extra essential than ever to unite and proceed to construct and thrive collectively. The awards gave me renewed confidence within the career and what we will obtain collectively in 2025.
New, dynamic and thrilling practices are opening on a regular basis – as highlighted within the New Follow class – and improvements and developments are being made throughout the UK. The achievements by the winners within the Digital Follow class had been really phenomenal.
What was fantastic to see and listen to although is the continued dedication to affected person care and excellence. As a people-centred career, we have to present empathy and prioritise the best ranges of customer support, in addition to offering distinctive merchandise that assist and empower each sufferers and practitioners.
Constructing and enriching native communities throughout the UK and Eire can also be key and it was fantastic to be taught in regards to the practices which can be greatest at school in terms of affected person care, supporting nervous sufferers in addition to these which can be actively progressing charity and group initiatives and providing child-friendly approaches.
Onwards and upwards
With 2025 in full swing, I really feel constructive in regards to the future and am excited to see what the trade can obtain.
It is going to be onerous to high the 2024 awards, however I’ve little question that they are going to be even higher and larger this yr. Thanks a lot to everybody that made the 2024 Non-public Dentistry Awards so successful and congratulations once more to all of the winners and extremely counseled.
Thanks should additionally go to the sensible personalities on the Kent Oral Care desk who made the night a lot enjoyable.
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