North East dentist wins regional NHS award after 25 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 08:18 · Archive

Ushmita Johar, an NHS dentist in Middlesbrough, has won the regional SAS Dentist of the Year award.

Ushmita Johar, a specialty dentist in oral and maxillofacial surgery at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, has been named regional SAS dentist of the year at the NHS England North East SAS Awards. She was recognised for her dedication to patient care and training junior staff.

Ms Johar has more than 25 years' oral surgery experience in India and the UK and is known for her hands-on approach. Her work includes surgical operating procedures, outpatient clinics and administrative duties including managing rotas. She also trains and mentors junior trainees and registrars, providing supervision, support and skills development.

Ms Johar said she was 'absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured' by the award. She described her job as rewarding, saying 'no two days are ever the same'. She also represents the North East on the British Association of Oral Surgeons and organises national training webinars.

The NHS England North East SAS Awards recognise the achievements, leadership and clinical excellence of SAS doctors and dentists across the region.

How it is being reported

• North East dentist wins regional NHS award after 25 years of patient careMiddlesbrough NHS dentist Ushmita Johar wins regional SAS Dentist of the Year award for patient care, oral surgery expertise and training junior clinicians.The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 08:00
• North East dentist wins regional NHS award after 25 years of patient careMiddlesbrough NHS dentist Ushmita Johar wins regional SAS Dentist of the Year award for patient care, oral surgery expertise and training junior clinicians.Darlington & Stockton Times · 12 Oct, 08:00

In this story: Ushmita Johar · James Cook University Hospital · Middlesbrough · NHS England North East · British Association of Oral Surgeons

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