The countdown to The Probe’s Dental Awards 2026 is on, as entries are now open.  Register here until the entry deadline on 28th February 2026.

Nominations are charged at £60 per entry.

2026 marks the 28th year for The Dental Awards, presented by The Probe, which celebrates the very best of British dentistry.

As the original and most prestigious awards programme in UK dentistry, The Probe’s Dental Awards are judged by a panel of leading practitioners and KOLs, providing an unrivalled opportunity for practices and DCPs to shine a spotlight on the vast skill and talent that exist within their teams.

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The 13 categories that comprise The Dental Awards 2025 are:

  • National Smile Month Award
  • Dentist of the Year
  • Young Dentist of the Year
  • Dental Therapist of the Year
  • Dental Hygienist of the Year
  • Technical Excellence Award (Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians)
  • Practice Manager of the Year
  • Dental Nurse of the Year
  • Front of House/Receptionist Award
  • Practice of the Year
  • Team of the Year
  • Best Outreach or Charity Initiative
  • Best Website or Digital Campaign

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For more information on each category, including entry criteria, visit https://the-probe.co.uk/awards/categories/

“We at The Probe are so excited to announce the 28th edition of The Dental Awards for 2025 – the longest-running awards event in British dentistry,” said James Cooke, Editor of The Probe. “And, for the fifth year in a row, we’re going to follow what has proven to be a popular and successful new format for The Dental Awards ceremony. Finalists, Highly Commended, and Winners will all be announced via a streamed video presentation in the spring. The winners will then have the opportunity to join members of the judging panel and our sponsors for a free, intimate meal, where they will be presented with their certificates and trophies in person. So, there’s no need to pay extortionate ticket costs!”

The Dental Awards 2026 is presented by B.A. International, Colosseum Dental, Dental Elite, Tempdent, and Waterpik, in association with The Association of Dental Administrators and Practice Managers, British Association of Clinical Dental Technicians, British Association of Dental Nurses, British Association of Dental Therapists, British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, Clinical Dental Technicians Association and the Oral Health Foundation.

For more information on our sponsors and partners, visit https://the-probe.co.uk/awards/sponsors/

Entry closes 28th February 2025.

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