The Welsh Dental Awards (WDA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the inaugural 2026 Welsh Dental Awards. The WDA’s have proven to be incredibly popular, with a huge number of applications from across Wales.
The finalists are as follows:
Patient Experience of the Year
- Dr Sean – Friars Dental Clinic
- Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Ruabon Road Dental Practice
- Whitland Dental Co
- Hayden Dental
- Y Bont Faen Dental Centre
Oral Health of the Year
- Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Dr Sean Roberts – Friars Dental Clinic
- Kirsty Chappell – Luna Dental Cardiff – Kirsty’s Smile Academy
Compassionate Care of the Year
- Pontcanna Dental Care
- Narbeth Dental Health Practice
- Whitland Dental Co
- Astro Dental
Community Initiative of the Year
- The Dental Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) – University Dental Hospital (Sagar Shah)
- Jamil Dental
- Wyndham House Dental
Green Practice of the Year
- Narbeth Dental Health Practice
- South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre
- Y Bont Faen Dental Centre
- Clifton Dental (Newton)
Digital Practice of the Year
- Red House Dental Practice
- Whitland Dental Practice
- Y Bont Faen Dental Centre
Practice Transformation of the Year
- MyDentist – City Link
- Absolute Dental Cardiff
- Whitland Dental Co
- Y Bont Faen Dental Centre
- Clifton Dental (Newton)
Dental Nurse of the Year
- Jasmin Mae James – Brynteg Dental Practice
- Natalie Best – Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Tia Perry – Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Hannah Greenough – Whitland Dental Co
- Heidi Clay – Rhoose Dental Practice
- Louise Morgan Calgary Dental Practice
Dental Hygienist/Therapist of the Year
- Chanelle Bowen
- Catherine Teear – Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Nikki Bieri/Tuckfield – Red Kite Dental Care
- Suzanne Davies – Hayden Dental
- Sophie Howard – Astro Dental
- Kirsty Chappell – Luna Dental
- Sarah Homolka – Forest Dental
Receptionist of the Year
- Cheryl Roberts – Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Hannah Neale – Brynteg Dental Practice
Treatment Coordinator of the Year
- Dr Dharmy Mancuso – Dental Lounge Glynneath
- Jayde Thomas – Brynteg Dental Practice
Practice Manager of the Year
- Claire Seaborne – Newport Orthodontic Centre
- Mr Rhidian Davies – Whitland Dental
- Hannah Martin – Radyr Dental
- Hannah Roberts – Aman Dental
- Vikki Leigh Edwards – Laffan Dental Care
- Emily Brown – Flex Dental Group
- Paige Melosica – Wyndham House Dental
Practice Principle of the Year
- Dr Ali El Maadarani – Super Smile Dental
- Jamil Torofdar – Astro – Forest – Jamil – Luna Dental Practice
- Dr Alexandra Davies – Whitland Dental Co
- Paul Jones – Knights Dental Practice
- James Hayden – Hayden Dental
Rising Star Dentist of the Year (Under 33)
- Charlotte King – Smart Smiles – Ystrad Mynch
- Anthnoy Tsoi – Cyncoed Dental
- Daniel Mock – Lodge Dental Abergavenny
- Oliver Jones – Mumbles Dental Suite
- Dr Ryia Roy – Smart Smiles Ebbw Vale
- Alys Walsh – Mydentist – Talbot Green
Dentist of the Year
- Dr Aisha Sheikh – Bamboo Dental
- Dr Chloe Harrington-Taylor – Hereford Dental Implant Clinic
- Dr Simon Hill – Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Dr Rory Dewhurst
- Asha Joseph – Rhyl Smiles Healthcare
- Dr Aled James – Rhoose Dental
Facial Aesthetic Excellence of the Year
- Nadia Khaw & Sara Herbert Evans – Hayden Dental
- Alys Walsh – Mydentist – Talbot Green
- Carmen Gisca – Rhyl Smiles & Health Care
- Dr Sarah Khalil – Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics
Dental Team of the Year
- Lafan Dental Care
- Newport Orthodontic Centre
- Rumney Endontics & Dental Care
- Wyndham House Dental Practice
- Rhoose Dental
- Brynteg Dental Practice
- Dental Lounge Glynneath
Welsh Practice of the Year
- Bethcar Dental
- Laffan Dental Care
- Newport Orthodontic Care
- Whitland Dental Co
- Hayden Dental
- Wyndham House Dental Practice
Wesley Skene of WS Marketing, awards co-founder says:
“The response to the launch of the Welsh Dental Awards has been nothing short of phenomenal. When we set out to create these awards, we knew there was a wealth of talent in the Welsh dental sector, but the sheer volume and quality of applications for our inaugural year have exceeded all our expectations. It’s clear there is a deep-seated desire within the profession to showcase the innovation and dedication that defines dentistry in Wales today. We are incredibly proud to provide a platform that finally gives these professionals the national recognition they deserve.”
Awards Co-founder Dr Zena Aseeley said:
“As a dental surgeon practicing in Wales, I see firsthand the incredible commitment our teams have toward patient care and oral health excellence. The overwhelming number of applications we’ve received for the inaugural awards is a testament to the pride Welsh dental teams take in their work. Seeing such a diverse range of entries—from community initiatives to digital transformations—has been truly inspiring. This successful launch proves that despite the challenges the sector faces, the spirit of excellence in Welsh dentistry is stronger than ever, and we can’t wait to celebrate these achievements at our first ceremony.”
The 2026 awards are being held Friday 8th May at the iconic Hilton Hotel Cardiff. The glittering black tie ceremony will be hosted by BBC Wales broadcaster Behnaz Akhgar.
Tickets for the 2026 Welsh Dental Awards are now on sale at: www.welshdentalawards.co.uk
