Dr Sunil Hirani makes history again as the first British Asian Orthodontist to win the prestigious Maurice Berman Prize in Orthodontics for clinical excellence!
Consultant-trained Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Sunil Hirani is celebrating after recently being awarded the coveted Maurice Berman Award for Clinical Excellence from the British Orthodontic Society. This was awarded at the British Orthodontic Conference in Westminster, London.
This prize is regarded by many orthodontists as a once in a lifetime achievement award. It is the highest honour one can receive for their work in the field of clinical orthodontics from the British Orthodontic Society. Over the last 21 years, only 7 people have won it. A number have failed and Dr Hirani is now the 8th recipient of this prestigious prize.
The orthodontist can only enter for this award if they have been a specialist for at least 10 years. Three cases are presented with full records including post-treatment records. The case complexity and variety must be difficult demonstrating clinical flair. Biomechanical skills are tested and treatment outcome and stability are also assessed.
Dr Hirani is the first British Asian to ever have achieved this accolade.
He said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been awarded this prize by my peers as it is judged at the very highest level. It reflects a 20 year journey where I have utilised my skills obtained from around the world in order to help my patients and give them the best clinical outcome possible. I am especially grateful to the support I have received from my family.”
