National award shortlisting for Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise
PDSE has been named among the finalists in the Community-Based Social Enterprise category of the UK Social Enterprise Awards

I’m very proud that our impact has been recognised again at a national level at a time when dentistry is in a state of crisis. Our focus is on improving the oral health of our community, keeping people out of hospital and reducing the burden on the NHS budget. I’d like to thank the whole team at PDSE and the University of Plymouth for their commitment and professionalism which has captured the attention of the judges.
Robert Witton
Professor of Community Dentistry
“Our awards are the ultimate showcase of the impact and excellence of social enterprises. Those who made the shortlist are a beacon of innovation, optimism and resilience in turbulent times. These are trailblazers and standard-setters for better business, making profit but not putting it before people and planet. The challenges we face as a society demand new approaches and a shift in how businesses – big and small – act. Social enterprises celebrated at our Awards are the brightest stars in a brilliant sector, giving us all inspiration and motivation to do business better.”
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PDSE has been named among the finalists in the Community-Based Social Enterprise category of the UK Social Enterprise Awards
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