Awards

*Based on the number of recognised industry awards received by Avenue Dental across categories including business excellence, customer service, and workplace culture from reputable award bodies between 2015 and 2025. This statement does not imply superiority of clinical outcomes.

Australia’s Most Awarded Dental Practice*

For Team Culture, Business Excellence and Customer Service

Avenue Dental is one of Australia’s most awarded dental practices*, with more than 65 industry awards across team culture, business excellence, and patient experience. Each one reflects how we run our practices — a supportive workplace for our team, efficient and considered operations, and genuine care for every patient who walks through the door.

From our beginnings on the Sunshine Coast to practices across Queensland and South Australia, the values that shaped us haven’t changed: integrity, community, and continuous improvement. Every award is a reminder of the work our team puts in, every day.

The recognition means a lot, but the trust our patients place in us means more. As we keep growing, that’s what we’re building everything around.

Our Awards

Our Commitment to Excellence

The awards we have received reflect the commitment and dedication of our entire team. At Avenue Dental, our focus is on providing quality dental care, fostering a supportive workplace, and creating a welcoming experience for patients. Guided by our purpose of “Positively Transforming Dentistry”, we are committed to ongoing improvement and innovation in the way we care for our community.

Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025 – GPTW
Great Place to Work Certified – 2025
Most Patient Focused Dental Clinic Group 2026 – Australia – AI Publishing
Finalist – Australian Small Business Champion

QLD State Winner – Dental Health Services – Australian Achiever Awards
Employer of Choice – Australian Business Awards
Most Patient Focused Dental Care Team 2025 – Australia – GHP Awards
Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025 – GPTW
Medium- Large Category Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare & Social Assistance 2025 – GPTW
Finalist Moreton Bay Local Business Awards – 2025
Finalist Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Great Place to Work 2025 Certified
Finalist Small Business Champions
Business Excellence Award – 3 Best Rated
Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist – Sunshine Coast – 3 Best Rated
Top 3 Best Dentist – Sunshine Coast – 3 Best Rated

Great Place to Work 2024 certified – GPTW
Great Place to Work for Women 2024 – GPTW
Best Places to Work #2 – WRK+ 2024
#3 Best Workplaces for Healthcare 2024 (Medium/Large) GPTW
Dental Group of the Year – 2024 QLD – Acquisition International
Excellence Award in Cosmetic Dentistry 2024 QLD – Acquisition International
Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist in Sunshine Coast 2024 – 3 Best Rated
Top 3 Best Dentist – Sunshine Coast – 3 Best Rated
Best Business of 2025 – Excellence – 3 Best Rated
Small Business Champion Finalist 2024

#5 Best Places to Work – WRK+ 2023 (over 100 employees)
Best Places to Work for Women – Great Place to Work 2023
Dental Group of the Year – 2023 QLD – AI Private Health Care Awards
Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist in Sunshine Coast – 2023 – Three Best Rated
Top 3 Dentist in Sunshine Coast – 2023 – Three Best Rated
Small Business Champion Finalist 2023
Three Best Rated Business Excellence Award 2023 – Three Best Rated
Great Place to Work Listed – Great Place to Work 2023

Best Workplaces for Women – Great Place to Work
Best Workplaces – Great Place to Work
#5 Best Places to Work – WRK+ 2022 (over 100 employees)
2022 Australian Achiever Award – Highly Recommended – Excellence in Customer Service
Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist in Sunshine Coast – 2022 – Three Best Rated
Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast – 2022 – Three Best Rated
Small Business Champion Finalist 2022
Three Best Rated – Business Excellence Award Sunshine Coast 2022

Winner Small Business Champion Award
Finalist Sunshine Coast Business Awards
#8 Best Place to Work – WRK+ 2021
#2 Best Workplaces – Great Place to Work (under 100 employees) 2021
#6 Best Places to Work in Health Care for the Australian Financial Review – Best Boss 2021
Most Compassionate Private Dental Practice – QLD – 2021 Private Healthcare Awards!
Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist – Sunshine Coast 2021 – Three Best Rated
Top 3 Dentist – Sunshine Coast 2021 – Three Best Rated
Three Best Rated Business Excellence Award 2021

Voted #1 Dentist on the Sunshine Coast 2020
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist Sunshine Coast

Finalists for Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2019
Finalists for Telstra Business Awards 2019
Winners Employer of Choice – Australian Business Awards 2019
Winners Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards – Best Private Dental Practice Sunshine Coast 2019
Winners Best Place to Work in Australia (under 100 employees) – Great Place to Work Institute 2019
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist Sunshine Coast

#1 Best Place to Work in Australia (under 100 employees) by Great Place to Work
Finalists 2018 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
#2 Best Place to Work in Austral-Asia 2018 (Small/Medium Business) Great Place to Work
Winners of Queensland Training Awards – 2018
2018 APAC Excellence Awards – Excellence In Dental Services Australia
Top 10% Telstra Business Awards 2018
Finalists for Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Professional Services
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist Sunshine Coast

#1 Best Place to Work in Australia (under 100 employees) Great Place To Work Institute 2017
Voted #1 Dental Practice on the Sunshine Coast by readers of Business Matters Magazine 2017
Winners 2017 Pharmaceutical and & Health Care Award – Best Private Dental Practice Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist Sunshine Coast

Winners 2016 Pharmaceutical and & Health Care Award – Best Private Dental Practice Sunshine Coast
Finalists for Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Professional Services
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Dentist Sunshine Coast
3 Best Rated – Top 3 Cosmetic Dentist Sunshine Coast

Winners 2015 Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Professional Services
Voted #1 Dental Practice on the Sunshine Coast by readers of the Sunshine Coast Daily
Finalists Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Customer Service and Engagement

Awards

Team Culture

At Avenue Dental, we believe that a supportive team culture is the foundation of everything we do. Our focus has always been on building an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. We see this culture as central to the way we care for our patients and our community.

Over time, our commitment to team wellbeing and collaboration has been recognised through several workplace awards, including:

Great Place to Work® Certification: Acknowledging organisations that meet high standards of workplace culture and employee experience.
Employer of Choice Awards: Recognising workplaces that prioritise positive environments and sustainable employment practices.

These acknowledgements reflect the importance we place on looking after our people. By supporting our team, we are better able to support the patients and communities we serve.

Awards

Business Excellence

Running a dental practice involves much more than clinical care – it also requires effective business management and a focus on sustainable operations. At Avenue Dental, we place importance on building systems and processes that support our patients, our team, and our local communities.

Over the years, Avenue Dental has received recognition through a range of business awards, including:

Australian Business Awards: Acknowledging organisations that demonstrate innovation and strong business practices.
Business of the Year Awards: Recognising businesses that contribute to their communities while maintaining a commitment to quality operations.

These awards reflect the ongoing effort we place into creating a well-rounded practice – one that balances patient care, team wellbeing, and responsible business management.

Awards

Customer Service

At Avenue Dental, our patients are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment and providing care in a way that supports comfort, trust, and positive experiences. Every member of our team plays a role in shaping this culture, from the way we greet patients to the way we approach treatment planning.

Awards we have received include:

People’s Choice Awards: Celebrating businesses that are supported by their local communities.
Customer Service Excellence Awards: Recognising organisations that demonstrate a strong focus on service and care.

For us, these awards are not just acknowledgements, but reminders of the importance of staying connected to our community and continually looking for ways to improve. Guided by our purpose of “Positively Transforming Dentistry”, we remain dedicated to providing care in a way that supports both our patients and our team.