Wolverhampton dental practice celebrates six-trophy triumph at national awards

A Wolverhampton dental practice has been catapulted onto the national stage after scooping six honours at the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2025 in London.

By contributor Arun Singh
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Rock Dental, based on Tettenhall Road, returned from the ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane with two major practice titles and four individual team accolades, a haul that places it firmly among the leading private practices in the UK.

The independently judged awards, which attract entries from across the country, recognise excellence in clinical care, patient experience and practice management throughout private dentistry. 

Rock Dental achieved an exceptional double triumph, taking regional first place in both the Referral Practice category and Patient Care category. These prestigious national honours reinforce the practice’s status as a regional leader in complex, multidisciplinary dentistry, and as a team celebrated for delivering outstanding support to patients at every stage of their journey.

Rock Dental’s award-winning clinicians with their 2025 Private Dentistry Awards accolades.
Rock Dental’s award-winning clinicians with their 2025 Private Dentistry Awards accolades.

The practice’s success did not end there. Dental nurse Gemma Price was crowned Winner in the Dental Nurse category, while Practice Manager Natalie Doughty, Receptionist Faye Vaughan and Clinical Dental Technician Steve Morris all received Highly Commended awards in their respective categories.

Rock Dental’s multi-award-winning team outside 273 Tettenhall Road, displaying their 2025 trophies and previous honours.
Rock Dental’s multi-award-winning team outside 273 Tettenhall Road, displaying their 2025 trophies and previous honours.

In total, the Wolverhampton team left with six trophies from one of the most competitive awards nights in the dental calendar; a remarkable achievement for a single practice in the West Midlands. 

Under the leadership of principal dentist Anoup Nandra, Rock Dental has evolved into a multi-disciplinary referral centre, bringing together general dentists, specialist and specialist-interest clinicians, and an experienced nursing and support team.

The Rock Dental team during a memorable evening at the Private Dentistry Awards 2025, marking a milestone moment for the Wolverhampton practice.
The Rock Dental team during a memorable evening at the Private Dentistry Awards 2025, marking a milestone moment for the Wolverhampton practice.
Anoup Nandra with two practice awards - Best Referral Practice and Best Patient Care
Anoup Nandra with two practice awards - Best Referral Practice and Best Patient Care

The four individual awards underline the strength of the people behind the practice’s success.

  • Gemma Price - Winner, Dental Nurse of the Year

  • Natalie Doughty - Highly Commended, Practice Manager of the Year

  • Faye Vaughan - Highly Commended, Receptionist of the Year

  • Steve Morris - Highly Commended, Clinical Dental Technician of the Year

Gemma Price - Winner, Best Dental Nurse
Gemma Price - Winner, Best Dental Nurse
Natalie Doughty - Highly Commended, Practice Manager of the Year
Natalie Doughty - Highly Commended, Practice Manager of the Year
Faye Vaughan - Highly Commended, Receptionist of the Year
Faye Vaughan - Highly Commended, Receptionist of the Year
Steve Morris - Highly Commended, Clinical Dental Technician of the Year
Steve Morris - Highly Commended, Clinical Dental Technician of the Year