Awards And Recognition
At Start Smiling, we believe dentistry is about more than appointments. Over the years, our team has supported charity projects, awareness campaigns and community initiatives that help improve oral health and support people beyond the practice.
This page shares some of the causes and campaigns our team has been proud to support.
Explore helpful dental advice, treatment guides and practice updates from the Start Smiling team. Our blogs are designed to help you understand your options, care for your smile and feel more informed before visiting the practice.
Winners Of The Overall Practice Of The Year Award
At The Private Dentistry Awards 2018
At Start Smiling Dental Practice, we are proud to have been recognised at respected dental awards over the years.
These awards reflect the care, planning and attention to detail our team brings to dentistry, from general dental care and nervous-patient support to cosmetic, restorative and implant treatment.
Awards are only one part of choosing a dental practice. We always recommend booking a consultation so we can assess your needs, explain your options and help you decide what may be suitable.
Aesthetic Dentistry
Awards Winner 2019
- Winner: Best Aesthetic Practice
- Winner: Best Orthodontics, Removable
- Winner: Best Restorative Conservative Smile Makeover
- Winner: Best Restorative Dentures, Full Or Partial
- Highly Commended: Restorative Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- Highly Commended: Restorative Single Tooth Ceramic
Read what some of our patients have to say about Start Smiling
Denise Somers
Patient
“Every member of staff is always extremely kind, thorough, and patient. Always thorough in explanations and ensure every client feels valued.”
Jeff Emberson
Patient
“My Dentist is Tony Aneiros, he has been my Dentist for many years. I have confidence in his skills as Dentist and he has always been very professional when caring for my teeth. He has a friendly manner and is mindful to keep the patient at ease and pain free. We recently moved and now live a long way from the surgery, but I have no intention of changing Dentist.”
Gill Carter
Patient
“Bradley the Hygienist is very considerate as I really don’t like the process but I know it’s necessary. I would recommend him if you are a nervous patient.”
Lynn Culley
Patient
“Have been going to Start Smiling for as long as I can remember. I am an old person, but still wants a good smile. 😬. Natalie the hygienist is lovely. Receptionist are always polite and friendly. Tom my dentist is good. Never felt worried or anxious when I go.”
Anne-Marie Winch
Patient
“Very satisfied with all treatment received so far. I shall be using Start-Smiling from now on for check ups, hygienist, etc. A very friendly and helpful team. Thank you”
Michael Seymour
Patient
“I had some excellent treatment at Start smiling and can’t thank the team enough. The care and kindness shown by everyone really stood out and put me completely at ease. A fantastic dentist and a genuinely caring practice”
John Robinson
Patient
“I have been using start smiling for the last 4 years, I can highly recommend their services. I had 3 implants fitted, and also some cosmetic work done . I am very pleased with the results. Thank you to all the staff there.”
Steve Franks
Patient
“Turned up late for my appointment due to train issues, I was already extremely nervous but the staff were very kind and considerate. Appointment itself was fine despite my rambling on in my nervousness. Very professional service. Thank you Start Smiling I would recommend you to anyone with similar 'phobias' ”
Toni Featherstone
Patient
“Absolutely amazing, before coming here I had a terrible fear with dentist. From the day I went to start smily I have felt completely at ease! Can’t not recommend them enough! Thank you so much I can’t wait now for the final finish of my new teeth 🦷”
Nicky Allen
Patient
“We’ve had such a great experience with Tony, the orthodontist treating my son. His teeth are coming along beautifully and we’re so pleased with the progress. Tracey on reception and the nurse are both absolutely lovely — always welcoming, kind, and they truly go above and beyond. The whole team makes every visit a positive experience. I would highly recommend.”
A-A Ron
Patient
“Great practice, very friendly, high quality of dental care from Dr Tom Sealey and his colleagues. Just had a brace fitted and it was carried out very quickly with no discomfort. I have been going for 10 years or so. Thoroughly recommend.”
Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2019: The Winners!
Who makes the fairest smiles of all? Easy: these talented clinicians, who earned their trophies – and spot in the limelight – at this year’s ever-glittering Aesthetic Dentistry Awards ceremony.
The accolades fell to a host of talented clinicians but none more than to Thomas Sealey, who was showered with praise by the judges.
Thomas triumphed in a series of categories, eventually seeing him named Aesthetic Dentist of the Year 2019, while his practice, Start Smiling in Essex, was crowned Best Aesthetic Practice UK.
Private Dentistry
Awards 2018
- Winner: Practice Of The Year
- Winner: Best Treatment Of Nervous Patients, South
- Winner: Best Patient Care, South-East
- Winner: Best Restorative Dentures, Full Or Partial
- Winner: Practice Of The Year, South-East
- Highly Commended: Best Young Dentist
Aesthetic Dentistry Awards Winner 2018
- Patients’ Choice Award
- Implant Single Tooth
- Restorative Conservative Smile Makeover
- Restorative Minimal Intervention Dentistry
Dentistry Awards 2015/16
- Best Young Dentist 2015
- Best Young Dentist 2016
Awards Gallery And Certificates
What Our Patients Have To Say
My Dentist is Tony Aneiros, he has been my Dentist for many years. I have confidence in his skills as Dentist and he has always been very professional when caring for my teeth. He has a friendly manner and is mindful to keep the patient at ease and pain free. We recently moved and now live a long way from the surgery, but I have no intention of changing Dentist.
Jeff Emberson
Patient
Turned up late for my appointment due to train issues, I was already extremely nervous but the staff were very kind and considerate. Appointment itself was fine despite my rambling on in my nervousness. Very professional service. Thank you Start Smiling I would recommend you to anyone with similar 'phobias'
Steve Franks
Patient
Bradley the Hygienist is very considerate as I really don’t like the process but I know it’s necessary. I would recommend him if you are a nervous patient.
Gill Carter
Patient
Have been going to Start Smiling for as long as I can remember. I am an old person, but still wants a good smile. 😬. Natalie the hygienist is lovely. Receptionist are always polite and friendly. Tom my dentist is good. Never felt worried or anxious when I go.
Lynn Culley
Patient
Very satisfied with all treatment received so far. I shall be using Start-Smiling from now on for check ups, hygienist, etc. A very friendly and helpful team. Thank you
Anne-Marie Winch
Patient
Every member of staff is always extremely kind, thorough, and patient. Always thorough in explanations and ensure every client feels valued.
Denise Somers
Patient
I had some excellent treatment at Start smiling and can’t thank the team enough. The care and kindness shown by everyone really stood out and put me completely at ease. A fantastic dentist and a genuinely caring practice
Michael Seymour
Patient
I have been using start smiling for the last 4 years, I can highly recommend their services. I had 3 implants fitted, and also some cosmetic work done . I am very pleased with the results. Thank you to all the staff there.
John Robinson
Patient
Absolutely amazing, before coming here I had a terrible fear with dentist. From the day I went to start smily I have felt completely at ease! Can’t not recommend them enough! Thank you so much I can’t wait now for the final finish of my new teeth 🦷
Toni Featherstone
Patient
We’ve had such a great experience with Tony, the orthodontist treating my son. His teeth are coming along beautifully and we’re so pleased with the progress. Tracey on reception and the nurse are both absolutely lovely — always welcoming, kind, and they truly go above and beyond. The whole team makes every visit a positive experience. I would highly recommend.
Nicky Allen
Patient
Great practice, very friendly, high quality of dental care from Dr Tom Sealey and his colleagues. Just had a brace fitted and it was carried out very quickly with no discomfort. I have been going for 10 years or so. Thoroughly recommend.
A-A Ron
Patient
Areas We Serve
Ingatestone Romford Harold Wood Brentwood Hutton Chelmsford Upminster Hornchurch Billericay Warley Stock