Outstanding Contributions To Dentistry Honoured, UK

Main Category: Dentistry
Article Date: 30 Nov 2007 - 1:00 PDT

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The Chipping Manor Dental Practice from Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, was last night named as the first winner of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme Practice-of-the-Year Award.

The award, open to all members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme, recognises outstanding commitment to patient care by the whole dental team. The winning 23-strong team is also a keen supporter of the charity Bridge2Aid.

The practice received the award at the second annual BDA Honours and Awards Dinner in London, sponsored by the British Dental Trade Association. The evening featured presentations by the BDA in recognition of service to dentistry and the BDA, and, for the first time, a range of new awards presented by other dental care professional associations.

"This event has become a true celebration of the dental team, giving recognition to the commitment and talent of some very special individuals. We were delighted to be joined by so many friends and colleagues from across dentistry to mark these achievements," said Joe Rich, President of the British Dental Association.

The honours and awards presented included BDA life membership to Peter Bainton, John Black, Stanley Gelbier and Douglas Pike. (Peter Bainton was unable to attend the ceremony.) The 2007 British Association of Dental Nurses Award was presented to Paula Sleight.

Entry on the British Association of Dental Therapists Roll of Distinction was conferred upon Tracy Thompson.

BDA Fellowships were awarded to Ralph Davies, Pat Denning and Ellis Paul. (Ralph Davies and Pat Denning were unable to attend the ceremony.)

The British Dental Practice Managers' Association Executive Award was presented to Chrissie White.

The British Dental Trade Association Award was presented to Norman Freedman.

Entry on the BDA Roll of Distinction was conferred upon Hilary Cook, Hugh Edmondson, John Taylor and the late Julia Campion.

The BDA John Tomes Medal was presented to Jim McDonald.

The Dental Technologists Association Award was presented to Tony Griffin.

Notes:

- The event was attended by 250 members of the dental community, including dentists, dental care professionals and other stakeholders.

- The BDA Good Practice Scheme was launched in 2001 and has become a recognised benchmark for the profession.

- The British Dental Association (BDA) is the professional association for dentists in the UK. It represents over 20,000 dentists working in general practice, in community and hospital settings, in academia and research, and in the armed forces.

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