Sebastian Evans

As undiagnosed and untreated periodontal disease is one of the fastest growing areas of litigation and complaints in dentistry; acting early against gum disease has never been so important. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) recommends use of the basic periodontal examination (BPE) to help reduce the risk of a claim for missing periodontal disease. First…

Are patients likely to find a dentist via social media? Well, yes, it happens regularly as I found out from social media expert Dawn Kerr. I was lucky enough to recently attend a course run by NBS Training at which Dawn was a guest speaker. Working with and assisted by Tracy Stuart, director of NBS…

The scheme will see a group of those using the charity trained to support their peers with good oral health practices and awareness. It is the first time that such a dental initiative, where those with learning disabilities will assist their peers, has been introduced in the UK. Robert Witton, director of Peninsula Dental Social…

For dentist Michael Watts, his search for a new property to house his practice – Selbourne Dental Care – was quite simply a case of location, location, location. Having run the already well-established dental business in the Hertfordshire suburb of Potters Bar since the previous principal retired, Michael saw that his next task was to…

This is the first dental clinic in the north-east region to achieve the highest level of people management accreditation. Queensway Dental Clinic, which employs more than 100 staff across its sites in Billingham and Darlington, joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believes in realising the potential of its teams. The…

The problem with sugar is that it tastes so good and so many people like it. If it tasted like Brussels sprouts it could, like them, be restricted to Christmas. But it doesn't and it comes in many manifestations from white crystalline, to sweets, chocolates and soft drinks. Dentists are thus doomed to be presented…

Mintel’s research has found just over half (53%) of UK parents, with children aged 0-12 years, claim to take their children to visit the dentist regularly and only 57% always ensure their children have brushed their teeth properly. Today, around one in five (17%) parents agree that using mouthwash is necessary for children aged six…

The majority of orthodontic patients undergo at least some of their treatment during their early teens (Wallis, 2012), and this be quite a challenging age for dental professionals. In a study held at the University of Amsterdam, all participating orthodontists agreed that patient cooperation is vital for a successful course. In the same report, 24%…

Improving patient outcomes is one of the cornerstones of the new Standards for the Dental Team issued by the General Dental Council (GDC) in September 2013. This document clearly emphasises the importance of the patient throughout all aspects of the dental experience. The new standards features nine principles that advocate that effective communication and fully…

The paste is said to contain naturally occurring molecules, peptides, which are absorped by the teeth. The peptides create a gel that provides a ‘foundation’, attracting calcium from saliva. The calcium builds up and provides a protective layer.  ‘We already knew the formula could provide a certain degree of repair with tooth decay,’ says Professor…

If you regularly face patient objections around the treatment plans you propose and are increasingly unsure how to handle them correctly, then help is at hand! Business of Dentistry events is teaming up with treatment coordination experts Laura Horton and Michael Bentley to bring you Treatment Coordination Live! – a series of events focusing on…

The 908-mile challenge took them from the northeast tip of Scotland, John O’Groats, to the furthest southerly part of England in Land’s End – all in the name of raising over £30,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. ‘I’d like to say a personal thank you to all the riders who took part in this challenge,’ says…

The Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) is the practice owner’s opportunity to confirm the pensionable pay allocation for the practice and is vitally important to ensure they and their associates maintain accurate NHS pension scheme records. The ARR is calculated as: The pensionable pay ‘ceiling’ for the practice is the gross amount of the NHS contract…

I encourage anyone to do any of these seven steps and see where it takes them. First and foremost I wouldn’t have endeavoured to broaden my horizons and get involved within the dental community if I did not have guidance from my parents to do so and the motivation, passion and reinforcement instilled into me…

Bernard’s appointment signifies Patient Plan Directs’ objective to further establish itself in the mature dental payment plan market. Bernard has recently completed an MBA at Warwick University, specifically researching marketing within dentistry. Of his appointment Bernard said: 'Patient Plan Direct is a forward thinking and vibrant organisation. 'I believe Patient Plan Direct’s approach is one…