Celebrating the future of dentistry

The awards programme was set up by 3M ESPE as part of its bid to invest in the future of dentistry by recognising pioneering, innovative and high-achieving dental university students from across the UK and Ireland.

The finalists were invited to join leading figures in UK and Irish dentistry at a dedicated awards ceremony at the Wellcome Collection in Euston, London.

Guests were welcomed at a drinks reception where the finalists had a chance to network with leading dental professionals and the esteemed judging panel. The awards were preceded by a morning on ‘Innovative solutions for the General Dentist: 2011 and Beyond’ with speakers including Hein de Kloet, Prof Trevor Burke and Avijit Banarjee, and followed by an insightful debate on the future of dentistry from some of the industry’s most influential figures. This inspiring and eye-opening debate embodied the theme of the event

The three categories in the 3M ESPE Student Dentistry Awards 2010-11 were the Award for Innovation; the National Award for Innovation, which went to Laura Cove, from Bristol Dental School; and the Award for Intercalated Studies, which went to Charlotte Currie from Newcastle Dental School.