A HEREFORD hygienist who owns an independent business at the Old Market has won a national award.

Sharon Collett, owner of the The Hygienist Clinic, was the proud winner of the Shine On Award 2017 at the Oral Health Awards in London last week.

The award was for a hygienist who could demonstrate their passion for the profession. Also those who have gone beyond the usual career boundaries and shown their dedication to career development and progress.

After being nominated for the awards Sharon was invited to give a presentation on herself to judges before being selected for the final 12 contestants.

Sharon has been a hygienist in Hereford since 2003 and opened her own independent business at the Old Market two years ago- which has had over 2,000 patients.

The Hygienist Clinic is a non referral clinic meaning patients can choose their treatments.

Sharon also made the final in 2014 but was winner this time around.