Thompson & Thomas Team win again!!
BEST NATIONAL SMILE MONTH EVENT 2011 Steel city practice shines in annual awards 
In a closely fought contest, Thompson and Thomas scooped the ‘Best National Smile Month Event’ at the glitzy Dental Awards ceremony on Friday night. Held at the Lancaster London Hotel, the Dental Awards recognise and reward the highest standards in UK dentistry and oral healthcare. The Sheffield based practice won the award for their ‘Better Late Than Never, Dentists’ on Tour’ campaign, beating off stiff competition from Northumberland based Guidepost Dental Practice, who were highly commended for their campaign. Thompson and Thomas Practice Manager Jane Armitage was delighted with the award, presented to the practice by President of the British Dental Health Foundation, Daniel Davis. Jane said: “It’s a great honour to have won this award. National Smile Month means so much to the practice as it’s a great way to spread the message of good oral health. Our campaign last year was special for so many reasons, and with this year’s campaign due to start in the coming weeks we’re geared up for another groundbreaking event.” According to Jane, planning for the event didn’t exactly go as planned, and only a special blessing from Foundation Chief Executive, Dr Nigel Carter made things possible. “I was diagnosed with a chest condition prior to the launch of National Smile Month which resulted in any large scale event being postponed indefinitely”, Jane said. “I contacted Dr Carter explained the situation and he granted us permission to hold the event at a later date. “The ‘Better Late than Never, Dentist’s on Tour’ event was held in October and as it was so close to Mouth Cancer Action in November, we combined the two Foundation campaigns so both could benefit. We found ourselves dressed up as Courage the Cat in support of Radio Hallam’s appeal, ‘Help a Hallam Child’ also wearing National Smile Month t-shirts running a stall filled with various competitions, raffles, and of course, information on all aspects of dental care. The response was quite breathtaking.”  We had a market stall based outside Sheffield Town Hall and from here we gave free advice as Dentists on Tour. We had a remarkable response from the Sheffield public as we aimed to support not only the British Dental Health Foundation National Smile but also Radio Hallam’s Help a Hallam Child, Mouth Cancer Awareness, and St. Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield. In total we spoke with approx 4000 people.
Commenting on the awards, Sophie-Marie Odum, chair of the judging panel and group editor at Purple Media Solutions, said: “The event was a huge success. I would like to thank those who entered and congratulate all the winners.” The Foundation wishes to thank Colgate for their support and generosity and welcomes other commercial sponsors to help raise awareness of this ever-growing disease. 
Dentistry Awards
Congratulations to all the team for the recent December 2011 accolade of Team and Practice North East region. Special congratulations on behalf of all the team to Dave and David who have received the accolade Employer of the Year for the second time. You two really deserved this. This was our way of showing you two how good you are to work for. (Jane and the staff) Last but not least, Jane our Practice Manager was named this year’s recipient of the prestigious UK Outstanding Achievement Award. What a fantastic accolade to achieve. Dentistry Awards: Cream of the crop
16th Jan 2012 Jane Armitage
Jane Armitage, practice manager of Thompson & Thomas in Sheffield (who also won Best Team and Best Practice for the North East), claimed the prestigious UK Outstanding Achievement Award. ‘What a night!' she said. ‘I can't believe it – I'm overwhelmed! I believe in the profession. I believe in the industry. I believe in what we all do, and I think that's key.
‘It's brilliant that the team won an award as well. We're all delighted with that – but I'm gobsmacked to have won the Outstanding Achievement. 
Winner Jane Armitage More than 500 guests flocked to the Athena in Leicester on Friday 2 December to spend an evening of wining and dining before the ceremony itself, hosted by cutting-edge comedy magician Paul Zenon. The Dentistry Awards has a unique format, being divided into nine regions to recognise outstanding young individuals, teams and practices across all areas of the UK. There were three categories (Best Young Dentist, Best Team, Best Practice) for each region, as well as an overall UK winner from each category. This year saw the introduction of a new award – Best DCP – as well the Website Awards and UK Outstanding Achievement Award. Nominations for the awards were collated earlier in the year, with a select panel of judges finalising the shortlist and winners ahead of the evening itself.  PRACTICE PLAN Practice Plan is a private dental health plan which we feel is excellent value for money. As you may be aware there are some treatments which are not available on the NHS being a member of Practice Plan allows us to provide many alternative treatments at discounted costs. Patients can register with a Dentist of their choice. Regular check ups can be also be pre-booked. If you pay a policy which covers medical and dental treatment please ask the provider regarding cover. The majority of providers will not reimburse the monthly plan fee however any treatment you receive that incurs a cost can be claimed. If in doubt check. We have a varied choice of plans available:- Plan 1 Regular Plan - £11.45 or £137.40 annual. 2 check ups, 2 scale and polishes, free radiographs plus 20% of treatment and 10% of sundries. Plan 2 Mini Plan - £7.01 per month 1 exam 1 hygiene visit or alternatively:- 2 exams per year only. Hygiene visits will be payable. Plan 3 Plan Plus = £16.51 2 exams, 4 hygiene visits, free radiographs and 20% discount of treatment. Plan 4 £25.12 annually Annual plan covers insurance only but pays full cost for examinations and treatment. Membership and Insurance Plan only £3.51 A MONTH 10% discount of any treatment. All Plans come with an insurance policy which covers redundancy, and world - wide emergency cover for dental trauma please ask for detailed list. Practice Plan Perks Is an innovative new website that gives access to a range of exclusive offers and discounts on hundreds of goods and services from well-known brands purely for practice plan patients.If you are a practice plan patient please see www.practiceplanperks.com Practice plan will provide you with your own personal number this will allow you to obtain access and start receiving discounts.
Invisalign is offered by Dave Thomas. This is a virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth. Clear plastic trays are worn which are changed every two weeks until completion. We have had some fantastic results. If you are interested please ask for details.
Fluoride
Fluoride treatments are available to children over the age of 3 who attend this Practice. It is a free treatment that will strengthen the teeth. These appointments are offered as sessional appointments usually around the School Holidays. They have proven to be very popular if this interests you please contact the Practice for availability. |
