25th anniversary awards 2017

FGDP(UK) has announced the winners of three prizes celebrating the achievements of the profession in the Faculty's 25th anniversary year:

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Foundation Dentist of the Year: Claire Culverwell. Claire was originally a dental nurse, before qualifying as a dental hygienist and then a dentist.

Highly commended: Harry McKenzie.

Community Dentist of the Year: Jason Wong, who has championed oral health in his local community via local groups, boards and committees, in addition to an active profile on social media.

Dean's Award: Dentaid, for their support of The Real Junk Project, a practice in Dewsbury offering 'pay what you can afford' dentistry.