This award recognized Dr. Salim Kapadia Dental Centre as the top dental office in the community based on popular vote from readers of the Scarborough Mirror and Toronto.com. The win demonstrated strong community support and acknowledged the clinic's commitment to providing reliable and safe family dental care. The clinic proudly uses this recognition to build trust with new patients, highlighting a high calibre of treatment and overall patient experience as voted on by their clients and peers.

The Diamond Award is the highest tier of recognition in the Scarborough Mirror Reader's Choice Awards, indicating that the clinic received the most votes or was the top choice in the "Best Dental Clinic" category for that year. Achieving this top-tier status for a second consecutive year underscored the dental centre's consistent excellence and sustained positive reputation within the Scarborough community during a challenging period. This award highlights the clinic's success in maintaining high standards of care, including general, cosmetic, and laser dentistry, as valued by its patient base.