Dental practice managers and dentists from all over the UK celebrated achieving a nationally recognised management diploma with UMD Professional at an awards ceremony in London earlier this year (pictured).

More than 50 managers achieved an Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) qualification in 2012 and undeterred by the wintry weather, many of them travelled to London to receive their certificates from Charles Elvin, Chief Executive of the ILM.

Fiona Stuart-Wilson, Director of UMD Professional, said: ‘We are very pleased to see that even in these more austere times so many practices and individuals are prepared to invest in their management skills to be able to run efficient and effective practices and meet the business challenges ahead with confidence. The achievement of the people here today is a testament to their hard work and application.’

UMD Professional currently has grants available for their regional qualification courses. For more information, contact Penny Parry on 020 8255 2070.