All smiles for dentists

Apollonia House Dental and Healthcare team with the Portman Dental Practice of the Year award

AN OLDHAM dental firm was acknowledged for its hard work when it was awarded a dental practice of the year award.

Apollonia House Dental and Healthcare, in Mossley Road, Grasscroft was named the Portman Dental Practice of the Year award.

The practice ­- who joined Portman Dental Care in May 2015 ­- won the award because of their hard work and excellent customer service throughout the year.

Sam Waley-Cohen, CEO of Portman Dental Care, held a summer party on July 10 at Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse where he presented Apollonia House with champagne, cake and the award.

Natalie Bennett, the Apollonia House Dental and Health Care practice manager, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have won practice of the year.

"As newcomers to the Portman group, it is a huge achievement by our team to be already recognised as such.

"Since joining the Portman Dental Care group, we've gone from strength to strength.

"They have helped us achieve new levels of customer care and enabled us to extend our range of services, making Apollonia House a truly great place to visit.

"We've lots of great goals for the future and hope to win other Portman Awards."

Sam Waley-Cohen praised the practice for its positive approach and energy they have delivered since joining Portman.

He said: "Since joining Portman the practice has emulated positivity.

"Bringing innovation, energy and constantly seeking improvement and growth.

"Patient feedback is exceptional whilst they exceed practice budgetary goals.

"An exemplary model of a Portman practice."

Portman Dental Care is constantly expanding and currently owns 45 dental practices across the UK.