1. Research Excellence and Innovation (30%)

• Novelty and originality of research contributions in dentistry.
• Advancement of scientific knowledge with a clear impact on dental science
• Contribution to solving clinical or public health challenges in dentistry

2. Publications and Citations (40%)

• Number of research articles published in high-impact, peer-reviewed dental journals (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science indexed)
• H-index and citation count of the researcher (Scopus/Web of Science/Google Scholar)
• Quality of journals (Q1/Q2 ranking in Scimago Journal Ranking, impact factor).
• Consistency of publications over the last 5 years.
• Lead authorship (first or corresponding author) in major publications

3. Research Grants and Funding (10%)

• Research grants received from national (ICMR, DST, DBT) or international bodies (NIH, WHO).
• Competitive funding for independent research projects

4. Academic Contributions and Mentorship (10%)

• Supervision of Ph.D. and postgraduate research projects.
• Development of research methodologies or protocols adopted by other researchers
• Editorial board membership or reviewer role in high-impact journals.

5. Conference Presentations and Collaborations (10%)

• Invited speaker at national/international dental research conferences.
• International research collaborations and multi-centre studies.

1. ICONIC DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGIST

2. ICONIC AESTHETIC & COSMETIC DENTIST

3. ICONIC LASER DENTIST DENTIST OF THE YEAR

4. ICONIC ASSOCIATE DENTIST OF THE YEAR

5. ICONIC BUDDING DENTIST OF THEYEAR AND

6. BEST CLINICIAN BRANCH-WISE (9)

based on a combination of clinical excellence, patient care and community service

1. Clinical Excellence (30%)

• Demonstrated outstanding diagnostic and treatment skills in dentistry (minimum 5 cases documentation to be submitted)
• Expertise in advanced dental procedures and techniques. (minimum 5 cases to be documented)

2. Patient Care & Ethics (20%)

(patient feedback/ Google reviews/testimonials via social media or video link to be provided)

• Consistently provides compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Maintains high ethical standards in dental practice.
• Positive feedback and testimonials from patients
• Follows BMW management protocol and CEA.

3. Community Service & Social Responsibility (20%)

(to provide evidence of images/ social media link/ video uploads)

• Participation in dental camps, public health initiatives, or charity work
• Advocates for oral health awareness and preventive dentistry in underserved communities
• Engages in outreach programs promoting oral health education.

4.Continuing Education, Skill Enhancement & Leadership (30%)

(Evidence of programs attended with CDE credit points / administrative posts held in the past)

• Regular participation in national or international dental conferences, workshops, panels and advanced training programs
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and adopting new technologies in dentistry.
• Holds leadership roles in dental organizations, associations, or institutions
• Details of previous awards and recognitions.

ICONIC DENTAL START UP OF THE YEAR

ICONIC CLINIC OF THE YEAR

1. Clinical Excellence & Patient Care (35%)

• Quality of dental treatments and adherence to best clinical practices
• Integration of evidence-based dentistry
• Use of advanced techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and precision dentistry
• Patient outcomes and satisfaction (testimonials, reviews, case studies)

2. Infrastructure & Patient Experience (25%)

• State-of-the-art dental equipment and technology
• Sterilization protocols and infection control measures
• Comfort-enhancing facilities (ergonomics, pain management, relaxation techniques)
• Accessibility, ease of appointment scheduling, and emergency care responsiveness

3. Ethical Practices & Compliance (20%)

• Strict adherence to dental ethics and professional integrity
• Informed consent, patient confidentiality, and data privacy
• Compliance with national and international dental regulations and standards

4. Innovation & Technology Adoption (10%)

• Integration of AI, CAD/CAM, teledentistry, or digital workflows or any latest technology (enclose clinic images)
• Novel treatment approaches improving efficiency and accuracy
• Digital transformation (paperless operations, teleconsultations, cloud-based patient records)

5. Social responsibility, Marketing & Branding (10%)

• Unique branding strategies and market positioning
• Social media presence and engagement
• Community outreach and patient education initiatives
• Sustainable and eco-friendly dental practice initiatives