The BACD Awards 2026

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The BACD Awards

Single Tooth Composite

This category is for dentists

To include the direct restoration of one or two anterior teeth adjacent to natural dentition

Minor orthodontic pre-alignment may be completed prior to placement of direct composite restorations, but the major improvements to the smile will be attributed to the restorative phase of treatment.

Single Tooth Ceramic

This category is for dentists and supporting technicians

To include the indirect restoration of one or two anterior teeth adjacent to natural dentition utilising ceramic crowns and veneers

Minor orthodontic pre-alignment may be completed prior to placement of indirect restorations, but the major improvements to the smile will be attributed to the ceramic restoration

Composite Smile Makeover

This category is for dentists and supporting technicians

Minimum case scope: 4 or more anterior teeth

To include the direct restoration of four or more upper teeth to improve the smile

The composite should be directly applied in the mouth, not created via CAD/CAM

Minor orthodontic pre-alignment or periodontal plastic surgery may be completed prior to placement of direct composite restorations, but the major improvements to the smile will be attributed to the restorative phase of treatment

Required photos:
• Pre-op: minimum smile view and retracted view
• Post-op: minimum smile view and retracted view – Full-face photos are no longer required for either category

Ceramic Smile Makeover

This category is for dentists and supporting technicians

Minimum case scope: 4 or more anterior teeth

To include restoration / improvement of the smile utilising four or more indirect ceramic restorations appropriate to the case, including; crowns, veneers or bridges

Dental implants maybe a component of the case, but will be limited to a single tooth or sextant. Full arch implant restorations are excluded from this category

Required photos:
• Pre-op: minimum smile view and retracted view
• Post-op: minimum smile view and retracted view – Full-face photos are no longer required for either category

Missing Tooth

This category is for dentists and supporting technicians

To include replacement of one or two missing upper anterior teeth adjacent to natural dentition utilising dental implants or fixed bridges

Minor orthodontic pre-alignment or periodontal plastic surgery may be completed prior to implant / restoration placement

Anterior Implant

Case scope: 1–2 anterior implants adjacent to natural teeth or restorations – Required photos:
• Pre-op: minimum smile view and retracted view
• Post-op: minimum smile view and retracted view – Full-face photos are not required

Entry Conditions

Entry is open to all ALL BACD members with the exception of Accredited Members and members of the BACD Board.

We recommend entrants attend the Annual Conference to have the best chance of collecting your award in person.

Entries are accepted as word, PDF, PowerPoint or Keynote.

Entries should be supported with photographic submissions presented using the accreditation PowerPoint template and a written case report (maximum 1,000 words).

The Accreditation PowerPoint template is available under the dentist accreditation section of the BACD website

It is suggested each entry be supported using the standard 12 photographic views. Minimum accepted views to include:

Case reports should summarise pre-operative concerns and diagnosis, justification for chosen treatment plan of choice and final outcomes

Entries should be submitted via email to: info@bacd.com

Final entry submission date 25 September 2026

Any entries submitted after this date WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Awards will be presented at Gala Dinner on 13 November 2026

British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), 167 – 169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF.

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