HALE dentist Maria McNally has bagged a prestigious national award.

Consultant Orthodontist) Maria McNally and surgeon are the proud holders of the aesthetic dentistry award: interdisciplinary case.

They were recognised for their combined work, which helped to change the life of a woman with a severely misshapen jaw and teeth. The condition made eating uncomfortable and difficult.

Maria helped to reposition the woman’s teeth with braces, before Manu was then able to complete the correction process with an operation on her jaws.

The result has transformed the woman’s bite, appearance and life.

The judges said the case demonstrated careful team work, good communication and planning, producing an excellent result for the patient.

Maria practises at Crescent Road in Hale and Stepping Hill and Macclesfield hospitals, while Manu practises at the Regency, the Alexandra and Wythenshawe, Christie, Stepping Hill and Macclesfield Hospitals.

Nine other UK teams were short listed for the award, which Maria collected at a ceremony at the Landmark Hotel, London.