FDS SAS Dentist Award 2026
The FDS SAS award for 2026 is now open for applications.
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) have established an award worth £400 to recognise the initiative, contribution and hard work of SAS dentists (specialty, specialist, associate specialist) within the dental profession.
Who can apply?
Do you know a specialty, associate specialist or specialist (SAS) dentist, or are you a SAS dentist who regularly goes over and above to provide excellent patient care, who contributes to the learning and development of others and who improves patient safety?
If so, this is your opportunity to recognise and celebrate the excellent contributions SAS dentists make.
We invite you to nominate, or self-nominate, an SAS dentist who you think is deserving of this award.
How to apply
To apply for our SAS Dentist award or to nominate someone, please complete the FDS SAS Dentist Award 2026 form.
Using the form, you will need to write up to 500 words to describe how you/they contribute to clinical work, medical education, leadership and management, research and/or innovation.
Applications must be received by Friday 29 May 2026.
A panel will review the applications and inform the winner by Tuesday 30 June.
The award will be given at the next Diplomate ceremony in November 2026.
SAS Award Winner 2025
The winner of the annual SAS award goes to a specialty dentist, specialist or associate specialist (SAS) as recognition for excellence in their contribution to patient care, leadership and innovation. In this first year of the award, the nominations were particularly strong. The SAS award was therefore won jointly by Pippa Blacklock and Caroline Harvey.
Pippa was recognised for her contribution to education and Caroline was recognised for her contribution to national workforce development.