The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are now open for entry – here’s everything you need to know to take part in this year’s celebration of excellence.
The Private Dentistry Awards is among the most respected accolades in UK and Irish dentistry. They set the gold standard for outstanding patient care, innovation and clinical excellence across the private dental sector.
This year’s awards ceremony takes place on Friday 21 November 2025 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
We are now accepting entries, with the deadline being Friday 12th September 2025.
Chaired by James Goolnik
We are proud to welcome Dr James Goolnik as the new chair of the judging panel for 2025. With his insight and industry leadership, this year’s judging process promises to be more insightful than ever.
Watch his tips and advice in this short interview:
How to enter
- Visit https://dentistry.co.uk/awards/private-dentistry-awards and click ‘register now’
- Add your details and select your categories
- Submit your completed entry by Friday 12 September 2025.
To be eligible, you must not be under any ongoing General Dental Council (GDC) fitness to practise investigation or subject to any related conditions.
Top tips for a strong entry
- Write 750 to 1000 words on why you deserve the award – please stick to the word count!
- Carefully follow the judging criteria listed under each category in the entry guide
- Include supporting evidence such as images, testimonials, marketing materials or videos – each file must be no larger than 100MB, and all visual assets must be embedded within your document or presentation (eg PDF, Powerpoint).
Download the entry guide here for detailed category descriptions and submission requirements.
Award categories
- Young Dentist
- Treatment of Nervous Patients
- Child Friendly Practice
- Charity or Community Project
- New Practice
- Most Improved Practice
- Referral Practice
- Practice Design and Brand
- Website of the Year
- Hygienist, Therapist, Receptionist, Practice Manager, Dental Nurse, and Technician
- Digital Practice
- Team of the Year
- Practice Principal
- Patient Care
- Practice of the Year (must enter at least one other category to be eligible).
For more information or support with your entry, contact the awards team at [email protected] or call 01923851777 (extension 4).
Don’t miss your chance to be recognised at one of the professions most prestigious nights – start your entry today!
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