The 2025 NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year award, now in its seventh year, is now open for applications.

The award seeks to recognise a dental practice that has been successfully implementing and supporting the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Dental Check by One (DCby1) into their practice. The aim of the campaign is to increase the number of children who access dental care aged 0-2 years.

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Particular credit is given to applications from dental practices with evidence supporting their contribution to the overall health of their community. The judging panel takes into consideration creative approaches that may show qualitative and/or quantitative results.

Heidi Marshall said, ‘We have seen this award go from strength to strength over the last 7 years and I always look forward to seeing the innovations and new ideas entrants have undertaken to better engage with their communities. At NASDAL we are delighted to support this award - because it is the right thing to do but also as it illustrates that doing the right thing is good for business too. Practices that implement an effective approach to DCby1 will see a real return.'

The award will be presented by CDO England, Jason Wong, at the BDIA Dental Showcase in Docklands ExCeL on Friday 14 March, 2025.