Calling all lab owners, dental technicians and CDTs: the entry deadline for the 2023 Dentistry Awards is fast approaching.
Returning for 2023, this year’s Dentistry Awards are taking place on Friday 17 November 2023 at The Athena in Leicester. Attendees can expect a glamorous night of celebration and a chance to connect with the UK dental sector’s best and brightest.
The Dentistry Awards is the largest dental awards ceremony in the UK, often dubbed ‘dentistry’s biggest party’. It has become very well-respected in the dental community, recognising excellence in dentistry across the whole of the UK.
This year, there are three different categories for the laboratory community: Laboratory of the Year, Dental Technician of the Year, and Clinical Dental Technician of the Year.
While the deadline for entering is fast approaching, there is still time! If you would like to be considered for an award, get your entries in by no later than 15 September 2023.
Previous winner of Laboratory of the Year, Jon Dolding, said: ‘The awards are really important to us as a team and as a business. As a team, it’s a huge boost to have all of our hard work recognised and celebrated. And as a business, it’s an important independent accolade.
‘The atmosphere in the lab the following day was amazing. It’s a great boost as we enter the busiest time of the year for us.’
How do you enter?
Once you’ve chosen which category or categories you will be entering, go to dentistry.co.uk/awards/the-dentistry-awards/ and click on ‘register now’. Add your details and select your categories. You will then receive an email saying that you are able to submit an entry.
After this, you can start preparing your entry. For each category, write 750 words explaining how you or your practice fulfils the criteria provided in the entry guide.
Remember to leave enough time to complete this stage – make sure you’ve addresses all of the criteria, even if you’re not as strong on some of them.
To submit your completed entry, click ‘enter now’, fill out the online form and upload your entry. To make the process simple, this is now the only way to submit.
Why enter?
Winning or being shortlisted for an award can be hugely beneficial for both individuals and laboratories. Clients will be more likely to choose an award-winning laboratory or technician, and it’s also much easier to attract staff when you have been officially recognised as an exceptional laboratory.
‘Bagging an award for your lab serves as a powerful PR tool and significantly boosts team morale,’ Matt Everatt, editor-in-chief of Laboratory, said. ‘Sharing the victory with your team generates excitement, making everyone feel integral to the achievement, fostering confidence and motivation.
‘As a lab owner, promoting your status as an “award-winning lab” to clients enhances credibility and elevates your reputation, distinguishing you from competitors in the dental laboratory arena.
‘Additionally, attending awards ceremonies offers valuable networking prospects. It allows you to connect with peers at the pinnacle of their profession and introduces you to potential new clients, all while enjoying the spotlight of being featured on the grand stage.
‘Once you experience an awards ceremony, you will appreciate that there is an air of excitement and buzz in the room when the awards are being announced – its just fantastic. And having your team with you is such a wonderful team building experience.’
The entry deadline is 15 September 2023. If you have any queries or are struggling with your entry, the FMC awards team are more than happy to provide support. Get in touch by contacting [email protected].
For more information and to enter, visit dentistry.co.uk/awards/the-dentistry-awards/.
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