{my}dentist, the UK’s largest chain of dental practices, has revealed the shortlist for its Excellence Awards 2020.
The annual awards recognise the outstanding individuals and teams whose commitment to patient care and professional development continues to raise standards at {my}dentist and across the sector. This year there were more than 1,300 colleague nominations - the highest number in the history of the awards.
Winners of the 13 awards, which include categories for clinicians, practice, field and support centre individuals and teams, will be announced during a virtual ceremony on November 26.
Nyree Whitley, group clinical director for {my}dentist, said, “Throughout 2020, we've had to change the way we work and adapt to new circumstances, and it's clear from the nominations we have received that everyone has risen to the challenge and come together to give our patients access to treatment, care and advice when they've needed it the most.
“It was really moving to read the nominations and it was very hard for the judges to select a shortlist. We’re now looking forward to revealing the winners next month.”
The nominees are as follows:
Dentist of the Year
Jane Pickersgill, Heaton
Savina Yordanova, Isle of Wight
Leo O'Hara, Stroud
Syed Aurangzeb, Tunstall
Paulo Duarte, Doncaster
Orthodontist of the Year
Kris Llewellyn, Malvern
Sally Alwan, Beverley
Daryoush Elmiyeh, Chelmsford
Ahmed Abdullah, Killingworth
Santosh Sinha, Newark
Young Dentist of the Year
Amit Patel, Bognor Regis
Saqib Saghir, Bradford
Christian Lucas, Haslington
Devin Mandalia, Tonypandy
Mohini Patel, Penistone
Practice Team of the Year
Frome, Rodden Road
Bridlington, Quay Road
Fleetwood, London Street
Oakham, Burley Road
Bristol Kingswood, High Street
Hygienist or Therapist of the Year
Amber Belgrave, Bradford
Amie Holder-Soares, Ely
Navraj Rai, Basingstoke
Sadaf Aziz, Crossgates
Vivien Aguis, Euxton
Orthodontic Therapist of the Year
Denise Morris, Glasgow
Sally Chapman, Plymouth
Marie Baxter, Bexleyheath
Lisa Taylor, Bridgend
Carly Locker, Killingworth
Practice Manager of the Year
Martina Barnes, Havant
Stacey Cartawick, Andover
Nafeesa Iqbal, Bradford
Kerrie Roulstone-Moss, Kirk Hallam
Jessica Silvester, Eastleigh
Receptionist of the Year
Erin McBride, Dinnington
Stacey Washburn, Plymouth
Barbara Polya, Plaistow
Roberta Richards, Cardiff
Alison Gargett, Pocklington
Dental Nurse of the Year
Donna Orbell, St Ives
Anna Hagger, Hull
Louise Robinson, Peterborough
Poppy Heath-Williams, Dinnington
Laura Murray, Frome
Support Team Member of the Year
Katie Hesford, senior project manager
Tom Dawson, senior project manager
David Gray, profit projection manager
Asif Nazir, P&S senior project manager
Rachael Myers, resourcing team leader
Student Dental Nurse of the Year
Carina Liquito dos Reis Marques, Reading
Magdalena Jakubowska, Bournemouth
Tatiana Stanislavova, Fleetwood
Kirsty Ascough, Knaresborough
Field Team Member of the Year
Danielle Chappell, clinical support manager
Hannah Sweeney, regional support manager
Tara Morris, area development manager
Diane Duncan, area development manager
Paul Mead, area development manager
Best Community Initiative
Christian Lucas, Haslington
Keshan-Jasmin Uppell, Kidlington