A DENTAL group founded in Basingstoke is celebrating after it achieved a national certification. 

Enivisage Dental, which was founded by Dr Sandy Dau and Harry Gill in 2014, announced it has been recognised as the first national dental group to achieve the B Corp certification.

A recognition that took over two years to achieve, the dental group demonstrated to independent auditors that it met standards of accountability and transparency, along with social and environmental impact.

The certification recognised the commitment from Dr Sandy Dau and Harry Gill for managing the impact of its business while managing profits.

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Envisage said it was delighted to be awarded the certification in its first application. 

Co-founder and clinical director Dr Sandy Dau said: "We’ve always gone above and beyond for our practices, patients, principals and colleagues, so it seemed fitting to take the next step and become a certified B Corp. 

CEO Harry Gill said: "Our vision is to redefine how group dentistry operates by setting new standards of excellence in our support teams where we really add value to each clinic.

"Becoming a B Corp is a great endorsement of our efforts in really thinking about our people, our communities, our patients, our environment and also the transparency across all these areas.

"We are proud to be part of a movement that recognises businesses as a force for good, something very close to our hearts and especially as we continue to grow".