Africa's finest principal dentist and chairman of the renowned Beaver Health Group, Dr. Dennis Emeka Ilogu has been crowned Ghana's Most Outstanding Personality in Dentistry at the just-ended Business Executive Excellence Awards 2024 held at the Ghana Marriot Hotel in Accra.
The significant award recognizes his exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding dedication to providing high-quality healthcare in the country, as well as being a highly respected figure advocating for best business practices in the dentistry sector.
The 10th edition of the event, held on Friday, June 28th, 2024 seeks to identify and publicly recognize private enterprises, public institutions and individuals that have displayed exemplary conduct and chalked up extraordinary accomplishments with regard to their business activities over the previous one-year period.
For him, the award authenticates the company's continuous growth and contribution to the Ghana Health Industry and the Ghanaian economy.
Speaking to the media after receiving the all-prestigious honour, Dr. Dennis Emeka Ilogu said, the award means a lot to his consistent determination to build a formidable and Proficient brand in the healthcare fraternity.
According to him, the award reflects the company's dedication and commitment to building the dentistry industry.
"I am extremely grateful for such a wonderful milestone at this highest magnitude. I will continue to work hard to achieve the vision of becoming the best across the globe. I dedicate this award to our cherished clients ", he said.
Always and previously known as Beaver Clinic, the company is expanding to become Beaver Health Group with a 360 degree approach to healthcare, as the GP practice and Pharmacy come on board, to complement the dental. In this way, Beaver Health Group is positioning itself as a leader in the Healthcare industry and setting a benchmark for others to follow.
Profile Of Dr. Dennis Emeka Ilogu (Chairman, Beaver Health Group)
Dr Dennis Ilogu is the Principal Dentist & Chairman of Beaver Clinic Limited, a premium dental office with a branch in Accra, the new St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital Lapaz and Kumasi. Patients include captains of various industries across Africa, corporates, diplomats, and government officials. With over 40 years experience, Dr Dennis graduated from the University of Leeds Dental School in 1983 and went straight into general dental practice. He ran a predominantly NHS dental practice in the Fallowfield area of Manchester from 1983 to 2004, when he sold to his associates to concentrate on Ghana.
In 1978, Dr. Dennis Ilogu graduated from the University of Nigeria with a B.Sc in Zoology and completed his National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria the following year. In 1983, he graduated from Leeds University School of Dentistry in the UK with a degree in Dentistry. From 1985 to 2004, he acquired a dental practice in the Fallowfield area of Manchester that was struggling after the founder's death five
years prior.
Through hard work and dedication, he turned it into a successful practice that focused on NHS and private patients. In 2004, he sold the practice to his associate but remained as the landlord.
In 2005, he sold his real estate portfolio to focus on Ghana, where Beaver Clinic Ltd. was incorporated to provide holistic healthcare services. Initially, dentistry was the focus and was carried out in a mobile unit until they bought the current site in 2007. In 2016, they completed the construction of their flagship eco-friendly premises, which houses Beaver Clinic Ltd, Dental Resources Ltd (where Dr. Dennis
Ilogu has a 50:50 ownership), and Arcoa Ghana Ltd.
Dr. Dennis Ilogu's son Obi and his German business partner Mr. Markus are now part of the team to realize his original goal of a holistic or the 360-degree approach to healthcare. He is also counting on the help and support of his younger brother Dr. Noel Ilogu and childhood friend Prof. Chuka Nwokolo, as well as colleagues, Dr. Jamal Johnston and Dr. Edmund Edi Osagie, who are all very able professionals.
Beaver Clinic Limited (BCL) is an established company, founded in 1999, specializing in dental services. Their primary mission has consistently been to deliver premium dental care and related services in a professional and user-friendly setting.
In 2016, BCL achieved a significant milestone with the completion of Beaver House, an environmentally conscious flagship facility located in the prestigious Airport Residential Area of Accra. Beaver House accommodates the dental practice on the ground floor, while the first floor houses support offices, and additional floors are leased out as part of their real estate portfolio. BCL takes great pride in their cutting-edge equipment and advanced procedures, resulting in beautiful and long-lasting smiles for their clients.
In 2022, BCL expanded its reach by opening a branch practice in Kumasi, situated within the Medcourt Pharmacy building opposite Bar Naas in Nyiaeso-Ahodwo.
Further enhancing their portfolio, in 2023, BCL entered into a partnership with SMSH (St Michael's Specialist Hospital) in Lapaz, Accra, where they operate a general dental services practice.
BCL's range of services at their dental practice includes General Dentistry, covering diagnostic, preventive, periodontal, restorative, endodontics, and prosthodontics, as well as Cosmetic Dentistry offering non-surgical facial aesthetics with Botox and dermal fillers, Tooth Whitening through home kits or laser light treatment, Orthodontics featuring Invisalign and Fixed Appliances using Damon Brackets or the Lingual Technique, Oral Surgery, and Implants.
BCL is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail, a friendly and experienced staff, and an impeccable reputation. Throughout their history, they have consistently upheld a commitment to delivering uncompromising quality in their services.
Dr Ilogu is a Director of a sister company, Dental Resources Limited, incorporated in Ghana in 2013, in a partnership with Director, Madam Anne Flaszynski, who is the owner and Managing Director of Arcoa Ghana Limited, incorporated in 2004.
Arcoa Ghana Limited supplies laboratory and medical equipment across Ghana and West Africa.
