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Renfrewshire dentist named one of the best new practitioners
Cara Marcuccilli, who works at Scottish Dental Care's Bishopton Dental Clinic, was one of only 18 winners of the College of General Dentistry's CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees.
As part of her prize, Cara was awarded a funded place on a two-day advanced composite bonding course at the College of General Dentistry's European Education Campus in Leuven, Belgium, valued at around £1,400.
She said: "I feel incredibly grateful to be selected as one of the award winners.
"The opportunity to take part in advanced training with peers from across Europe is a huge privilege.
"I'm thankful to my patients, colleagues, and mentors who supported me throughout the casework process."
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(Image: Supplied) The CGDent-GC Award is designed to inspire excellence among foundation dentists and promote high clinical standards across the profession.
It is considered to be one of the most competitive honours available to new dental practitioners in the UK.
Cara, who is completing her vocational training under the supervision of Craig MacDougall, impressed judges with a detailed restorative case.
This case was praised for demonstrating technical skill as well as a strong focus on patient care.
The judging panel assessed entries on patient oral health improvement, aesthetic standards, case complexity, and the quality of the entrant's personal reflection.
Craig MacDougall said: "Cara has shown real dedication to both her patients and her development as a clinician.
"This recognition is thoroughly deserved and reflects the high standards she set herself from day one.
"It has been a pleasure to support her through her training year."
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Bishopton Dental Clinic is part of Scottish Dental Care, one of the fastest-growing dental groups in the country.
Philip Friel, co-founder and director of dentistry, said: "It is hugely encouraging to see one of our early-career clinicians receive such a significant accolade.
"Cara's success reinforces the value of a supportive environment and high-quality mentoring, and highlights how the next generation of dentists can thrive when given the tools to do so."
Scottish Dental Care operates 22 clinics from Inverness to Dumfries, providing NHS and private dental care to more than 250,000 patients.
The group invests in technology, facilities, and professional development for its teams, offering mentoring, competitive remuneration, and ongoing education.
