A MALVERN dental practice has celebrated its fifth birthday by receiving five shortlistings at the Private Dentistry Awards.

Karen Sutton, dentist and co-owner of Beacon DentalCare in Malvern Link, said: “We were delighted when our awards certificates arrived on our birthday, they really added to the party atmosphere.”

The practice was shortlisted in the best practice north, best patient care, best marketing, best dental team and est charity or community project. The team was also runner-up in “best clinic” at the MyFaceMyBody Cosmetic Industry Awards in October.