DT News - UK - National award for child oral health scheme launched

Dental Tribune UK

Thu. 30 May 2019

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LONDON, UK: Dental practices across the UK have been invited to enter a national competition that recognises success in increasing the number of children aged 0–2 years who are accessing dental care. The 2019 NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award was launched by England’s Chief Dental Officer Dr Sara Hurley at the NASDAL biennial conference held at Acton Trussell in Staffordshire on 25 April.

The award recognises a practice that has successfully implemented the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) DCby1 scheme. Established in 2018, the award highlights excellence in the provision of oral and preventative care in children and showcases the opportunity to achieve a real business improvement. The inaugural winner of the award was the Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham.

Particular credit is given to applications from dental practices with evidence supporting their contribution to the overall health of their community.

“I am delighted to endorse such a worthwhile award,” said Hurley. “The UK-wide DCby1 campaign was launched by BSPD in partnership with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer for England and we are strong supporters of the initiative and early attendance. I look forward to hearing how the entrants have reached out to their communities and engaged with families.”

Dr Liz Roebuck, President of the BSPD, welcomed the announcement of the 2019 award. “When DCby1 was first launched, we were convinced that it would be highly rewarding for the practices that committed to it,” she remarked. “Our expectations were exceeded with the entries for the 2018 NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award. We are delighted to continue our support for the award and look forward to reading more inspiring entries in 2019.”

Practices interested in being considered for the award must submit their entry by 5 p.m. on Friday, 30 August 2019. The winning practice will win £1,000, a trophy and the right to use the NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year 2019 title.

Further details about how to nominate one’s practice for the award are available at the award's website.

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