Local dentist wins Sensodyne award

A NORTHSIDE based dentist who gifted a set of dentures to a patient has been named as Dublin Sensodyne Sensitive Dentist of the Year for 2014.

Dr Anna Zwolinska, who is based in Smithfield, won the award for her generous gesture following a heartfelt nomination by patient Brendan Fox, who had recently become a widower.

“My wife was ill for 16 months before she sadly passed away,

? Brendan wrote

“Anna was so kind to gift me a set of dentures that I could not afford to buy. I have to say that this is the kindest and most sensitive thing that anyone has ever done for me.

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Oroginally from Poland, Dr Zwolinska established her practice, Artmedica, just two years ago in Smithfield in Dublin 7. She was presented with her award at a recent gala event at Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

The Sensodyne Sensitive Dentist of the Year awards invites patients to nominate their dentist if they believe they have gone above and beyond normal patient care.

Professor Leo Stassen, Honorary Editor, Journal of the Irish Dental Association said the purpose of the awards was to highlight the excellence of the Irish dental profession and the central importance of the dentist/patient relationship.

“From the nominations we received it’s clear that Irish dentists are acutely aware of their patients’ needs and anxieties,

? he said.