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Young Dentist of the Year 2025
The 2025 Young Dentist of the Year competition has officially wrapped up, and what an extraordinary showcase of clinical skill, creativity and composure under pressure. Hundreds of young dentists stepped forward. The standard was exceptional. The future of dentistry is in very good hands.
Register your interest for the future Young Dentist Of The Year Competition - Register here.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Winners!
After careful review from our judging panel, we are proud to announce the 2025 Young Dentist of the Year recipients:
Winner
Dr Fadheelah Nadeem
Runners-Up
Farah Elnaqa
Rachel Kotrolos
Katie Forsdick
Each finalist demonstrated clinical excellence, thoughtful treatment planning, strong communication, and a commitment to growth that truly represents the future of modern dentistry.
👏 Huge congratulations to our finalists!
A Competition Built on Clinical Merit
Young Dentist of the Year is not a popularity contest.
It is a clinical competition designed to recognise structured thinking, ethical treatment planning, and technical execution.
Entrants were assessed on:
- Clinical reasoning and case selection
- Treatment planning clarity
- Communication and documentation
- Execution and attention to detail
- Reflection and learning mindset
The standard continues to rise every year.
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Open to final year dental students and dentists within their first five years of practice, the competition provides:
- Global recognition
- Career-defining exposure
- Access to mentorship and education
- Significant educational prizes
- A platform to showcase clinical excellence
This is about building confidence, credibility, and community.
Think You Could Be Next?
If you are a final year dental student or a dentist within your first five years of practice, the next Young Dentist Of The Year could be your opportunity to step forward.
Join the waitlist to be the first to know when entries open.
Prizes That Elevated Careers in 2025
Big talent deserved big rewards. From top tier tools to career defining opportunities, our 2025 finalists walked away with more than recognition.
Here is what was awarded in the 2025 competition:
The ‘Young Dentist Of The Year’ winner will received:
- 2 Year Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry (valued at $30k USD)
- ‘Young Dentist of the Year’ wall plaque, certificate and logo to use on personal platforms ie. socials, website etc
- Invite and all expenses paid trip to our next Annual Graduation Party (valued from $6,000 USD)
- Bryant Dental Product Package
Be empowered to do your best work with only the best tools at hand. Bryant Dental products are designed by dentists, for dentists with each product solving real problems faced by clinicians. This transformative product package includes;
1 x set of loupes
1 x Halo Headlight
1 x Nomic Ergo chair
1 x C-Flo Pro Composite Heater
1 x Lucidum X Composite Curing Light
Valued at $6000 (USD)
- Blue Sky BIO | Max / Forte surgical kit and Implants
Blue Sky Bio is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality compatible dental implant systems and related dental products. The Blue Sky Bio Fully Guided & Non-Guided Keyless Kit is designed to perform dental implant surgery with precision, control, and safety. Blue Sky Bio are also providing an additional 20 x implants to go along with the Guided & Non-Guided Kit;
Surgical Kit:
- 25 drills
- 4 implant drivers
- 2 .048 screw drivers
- 3 paralleling pins
- Thumb Knob
20 BIO | Max and Forte dental implants
Valued at over $6,000 (USD)
- 2025/26 Glidewell Symposium Package
Earn CE credits while learning directly from industry experts at a 2025/26 Symposium of your choice, hosted at the renowned Glidewell Clinical Education Center in Irvine, California. This exclusive package not only guarantees your seat at one of these in-demand events, but also includes return airfare, two nights accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch, a guided campus tour, and an elegant cocktail reception and dinner hosted at Mesa Manor—residence of Jim and Parvina Glidewell.
Valued at $2000 (USD) + return airfare
- 4 x 1hr 1:1 mentor sessions with Dr Lincoln Harris (valued at $7,000 USD)
Grand Value of $57,000 USD
Second Prize
Received:
- 3 years Annual Membership (valued at $3000 USD)
- 1 year Intro to Aligners Course (valued at $2500 USD)
- 3 x 1hr 1:1 mentor sessions with Dr Michael Frazis (valued at $2500 USD)
Third Prize
Received:
- 2 years Annual Membership (valued at $2000 USD)
- 1 year Intro to Aligners Course (valued at $2500 USD)
- Coaching Session with Dr. Paul Goodman
A Career Coaching call with Dr. Paul Goodman is a personalized session aimed at helping dental professionals make smarter decisions that impact their careers. Whether you're navigating a small, medium, or major choice, Dr. Goodman will provide:
- A strategic review of your next step in dentistry
- Guidance to avoid costly mistakes
- Insights tailored to your personal and professional situation
Valued at $500 (USD)
Total Value: $5000 (USD)Fourth Prize
Received:
- 1 year Annual Membership (valued at $1000 USD)
- 1 year Intro to Aligners Course (valued at $2500 USD)

