Mr Sebastian Evans

Woody Allen’s latest film, Blue Jasmine, has provoked a backlash from New York dentists, who claim the film sheds a bad light on dentists. Mark S. Wolff, chairman of the New York University College of Dentistry, believes dentists have constantly been portrayed ruthlessly in cinema. He said: ‘Onscreen, we [dentists] range from killers to buffoons…

In a survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation, almost three in ten of us (29%) would prefer a beach holiday over any other, unaware of the potential oral health problems that may lie ahead. Risks of dental erosion and tooth decay are increased during the holiday season as eating habits and patterns often…

Staff and students of the National Diploma in Dental Nursing delivered by Plymouth University are celebrating the news that all of this year’s graduating students have passed the course – a 100% success rate achieved for the third year in a row. The two-year course provides both theoretical and practical experience, preparing each individual to…

Periodontal disease is believed by some to be the fundamental dental disease in the UK. Dr Philip Greene, current president of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), believes this, for two reasons. Primarily because of the important role the gums play in protecting the alveolar bone, but also because of the emerging evidence of relationships…

Professor Paul Coulthard has been appointed as the new head of School of Dentistry at The University of Manchester Dental School. He succeeds Professor Iain Mackie who completed a four-year term of office. Professor Coulthard sets his mission to maintain the School’s premier position in the UK and to develop its teaching and research success…

Health ministers have been asked to confirm that a bid to add fluoride to tap water in Hampshire is over – because of a legal botch-up. Council chiefs believe crucial contractual agreements were not signed before the abolition of the former South Central Strategic Health Authority (SHA), last year. If they were not signed, the…

An MP has hailed the potential to finally target the lucrative high-street industry – with beauticians at risk of prosecution and heavy fines. And Sir Paul Beresford – a key player in the British Dental Bleaching Society – has unveiled a package of measures to ensure the crackdown is a success.   The move follows…

Murray Hawkins, an award winning dentist from Dorset has pointed out that the four business awards presented to his practice Winning Smiles is an indicator that the Mid Wessex area is becoming a real boom area for cosmetic dentistry. He said: 'In the past 12 months we have seen a doubling of our profits and…

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) welcomes the Review’s recommendations to achieve this central aim.   Fiona Erasmus, the FGDP(UK) director, says: 'The Review highlights the need to support NHS practitioners in developing the skills and confidence to ensure best practice in quality control, quality improvement and quality planning.The Faculty has long advocated in…

Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has boosted its dental research portfolio with the appointment of three new members to its research team. Dr Vehid Salih brings, from University College London, his wide experience in studying biomaterials for tissue regeneration and engineering. He has successfully supervised numerous dental MSc/MClinDent, DDent and PhD students…

On the 24 July, the team at the High Street Dental Practice, including prinicipal dentist Jaspal Sandhu, dedicated an entire afternoon to examining Belarusian children affected by the Chernobyl disaster. The visit was organised by The Friends of Chernoybl, an ecumenical group working to help disadvantaged children suffering from the aftermath of the nuclear disaster…

Andrew Bain is a dentist who works at Kings Road Dental Clinic. Outside dentistry, Andrew also worked as a professional singer in both West End musicals and opera. Last year Andrew raised over £6,000 for the charity in a single concert and now – with the support of Kings Road Dental Clinic (part of Harley…

To help raise funds for the Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme, DPAS practice consultant Louise Bone, is running in the Glasgow 10K race this October. Sponsored by practice-branded dental plan provider, DPAS, the Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme is the Mouth Cancer Foundation’s new life-saving initiative which accredits dental practices that routinely screen for oral…

Dentists are well aware of the physical and mental demands of the job. As a profession there is an above average take-up of income protection and other health related polices. So it is a welcome relief that statistics from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveal the number of declined income protection claims fell by…

Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH) has just opened the doors of England’s first NHS dental practice in a supermarket, at the Tesco Bedford Riverfield Drive Superstore in Bedford. The NHS practice, which opened on 24 June, is open everyday to everyone and also offers some private dental treatment. New patients can register in-store and get an…

The appointments to the new Council, which will take up office in October 2013, have been approved by the Privy Council. It is made up of six lay and six dental professional members and includes individuals from each of the four countries of the UK. A member for Wales has not yet been appointed and…

Squadron leader Stuart Marshall and dental nurse private Naomi Kingsbury were called in to assist Zino, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, when Zino's handler noticed something was wrong. Squadron leader Marshall and private Kingsbury are part of the dental team working at Kandahar Air Field, treating International Security Assistance Force personnel and dealing with all emergency…

If you’re a dentist concentrating on your career and expanding your practice, it’s unlikely you’ll have much time to spare for domestic chores or gardening alongside creating and sharing quality family time.  However, a background of household muddle is not conducive to efficiency at work or to an acceptable quality of family life, and you…

Dr Steven Mulligan, a general dental practitioner from South Yorkshire has been awarded more than £164,000 to investigate whether dental filling materials that contain plastics act as environmental pollutants. Steven will lead a two-year research project that is expected to commence in January 2014. The project will be conducted under the supervision of the academic…