Private Dentistry magazine is excited to launch the Private Dentistry Awards 2015 which will take place on Friday 11th December at the Park Plaza Westminster. The prestige of these awards continues to grow year upon year, and the quality of submissions only increases in standards. The ceremony has transformed into a true party since it was moved into an evening occasion last year. The glamorous occasion is a perfect opportunity to dust off your finery and recognise the continually rising success of private dentistry within the UK. With a glittering reception, and a delicious three-course meal preceding the ceremony, it won’t be a night to forget. If you think you stand a chance of winning in one of our categories, do not hesitate and request your entry pack today.
How to enter
Entry costs £60 +VAT per category and you may enter as many categories as you like.
Pre-register your entry before the 14th July 2015 to receive our early bird discounted rate of £30 +VAT
*Please Note: Entrants to Private Dentistry Awards must be current subscribers to Private Dentistry Magazine. To get your subscription call the team on 0845 184 1498.
Contact the awards team on 01923 851 779 or email crystal.edwards@fmc.co.uk to request your entry pack and full submission details
Why enter?
The Private Dentistry Awards are highly esteemed and offer numerous benefits for your practice if you enter. Entering the awards is a perfect way to thank your valued staff and employees, whilst recognising your own strengths and team efforts. Winning an award is extremely satisfying and ensures increased trust from your patients and staff. The awards ceremony takes place on 11th December, Park Plaza, Westminster, starting with a Champagne reception at 6.30 pm.
Scroll down to se the full list of categories
Best New Practice
Your practice must have opened after 1 January 2014.
Simply send up to 750 words explaining why your practice is a contender, which can include any, or a combination, of the following:
•Images for the new practice, including before and after pictures if appropriate
•Explain how the business has grown since it opened
•Demonstrate a good team atmosphere
•Examples of clinical excellence (e.g. before and after pics)
•Marketing plans and literature
•Team training/development information
•Pictures/videos of your practice & patient testimonials
•Evidence of team leadership/happiness
•Evidence of uniqueness in your practice
•Evidence of how you go beyond the regular duty of care
•How you connect with the local community
•Any other supporting evidence and pictures
Most Improved Practice
Simply send up to 750 words explaining how far you have brought your practice on in the last 12 months including any, or a combination, of the following:
•Before and after pictures (if appropriate)
•Explain how business has grown
•Examples of clinical excellence
•Demonstrate team training and development
•Marketing plans and literature
•Evidence of your uniqueness
•Evidence of how you go beyond the regular duty of care
•Patient testimonials
•Supporting documentation
Best Team
This category is judged regionally: North / South / London
To give your team the best chance to be recognised, simply send up to 750 words explaining why your team is a contender for an Award through any, or a combination, of the following elements:
•Demonstrate a great team atmosphere & approach to patient care
•How does your practice invest in team development and training?
•How you are different to the competition?
•Show where your team goes above and beyond the regular duty of care
•Provide evidence of connection with the local community
•Provide testimonials
•Any other supporting evidence and pictures are welcome
Most Invaluable Member
This category is open to team members including dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, practice managers, technicians. Submit up to 750 words including any, or a combination, of the following:
•Demonstrate hard work and drive
•Tell the judges of anything outstanding you have done or been involved in
•Explain any hurdles you have overcome
•Provide evidence of excellent patient care
•Show how or why you are different to others
•Show where you go beyond the regular duty of care
•Any evidence of connection with the local community
•Relevant testimonials
•Supporting evidence and pictures are welcome
Best Patient Care
This category is judged regionally: North / South / London
To give yourself the best chance to be recognised, simply send up to 750 words explaining why your patient care is the best through any, or a combination, of the following:
•Demonstrate a great team approach to patient care
•Show how you are different to a regular practice
•Provide credible and relevant testimonials
•Supporting evidence and pictures are welcome
•Clinical photography should be an essential in your submission
Best Treatment of Nervous Patients
To give yourself the best chance to be recognised, simply send up to 750 words explaining why your treatment of nervous patients is the best through any, or a combination, of the following:
•Demonstrate a great team approach to treating nervous patients
•Show how you are different to a regular practice
•Show how you get involved in treating nervous patients
•Provide credible and relevant testimonials
•Supporting evidence and pictures are welcome
Best Community Or Charity Project – Sponsored by Bridge2Aid
Simply send up to 750 words explaining why your project for charity or the community (or both) is the best through any, or a combination, of the following:
•Provide a statement about why you support your charity/community partner
•Describe your charitable/community project and the benefits derived from it
•Describe the support you have provided and fundraising achievements over the year
•Show how you have helped to raise awareness to support your charity/community project
•Describe any volunteering opportunities or involvement
•Supporting evidence and pictures are welcome.
Best Employer
Simply send up to 750 words explaining why you are the best employer through any, or a combination, of the following:
•Demonstrate staff career pathways and investment
•Demonstrate a great team atmosphere
•Show how you are different a regular practice
•Show where you go beyond the extra mile for your staff
•Show your kindness/consideration as an employer
•Provide credible and relevant testimonials
•Demonstrating the effect your efforts have on your team
•Supporting evidence and pictures are welcome
Best Specialist Practice
To give yourself the best chance to be recognised, simply send up to 750 words explaining why your endodontic, periodontic, implant or orthodontic practice is a contender for an award including any, or a combination, of the following:
•Examples of clinical excellence in your speciality field (e.g. before and after pictures)
•Marketing plans and literature
•Team training/development information
•Pictures/videos of your practice
•Evidence of team leadership/happiness
•Evidence of uniqueness in your practice
•Evidence of how you go beyond the regular duty of care
•Patient testimonials
•Any other supporting evidence and pictures
Best High Technology Practice
Simply send up to 750 words explaining how you are using the latest in digital technologies, including any, or a combination, of the following:
•Explain the latest digital technologies you are using
•Evidence of their results
•Show how their use has increased business and work precision
•Pictures and videos
•Patient testimonials
