Sebastian Evans

Kent Express is excited to announce its most exciting giveaway yet for one future lucky winner, a Mini One 1.6. For every £250 (+ VAT) each customer spends on any combination of products (excluding anaesthetics), from Kent Express’ 12 supporting suppliers between now and 19 October 2013, they can gain one entry into the ‘driving value…

A new survey reveals that many dental practices are without key lifesaving equipment. More than half of the staff polled were unaware if their practices were kitted out with a defibrillator. Dentistry figured among the health industry survey which also highlights a need for more education to rid misplaced fears about misuse.   The survey…

With only three months to go, the countdown to the Straumann Charity Bike Ride 2013 is well and truly underway, as a group of 30 prepare to cycle 600 miles in six days to raise funds for The Cleft Lip & Palate Association (CLAPA) and Bridge2Aid. Although different in their causes, both charities work tirelessly…

A  dentist from Cirencester is taking on a marathon fundraising challenge to raise much-needed funds for Breast Cancer Care and support people affected by breast cancer. Dr Ross Cutts, 36, of Cirencester Dental Practice, aims to raise £18,000 by competing in 18 challenging sporting events over 18 months (with a target of raising £1000 per…

A dentist has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC) following a public hearing into a criminal conviction. The allegations against Werner Richard Muller were heard by the GDC’s Professional Conduct Committee. The charges he faced were that on or about 19 July 2012 he was convicted of the following criminal offences: 1.…

The sales market of NHS dental practices in England has been thrown into chaos following the changes to the administration of primary dental care services, according to NASDAL lawyers who continue to finalise difficult deals against the odds. NHS England and its 27 Local Area Teams (LATs) have taken over responsibility for primary care services…

E-cigarettes are used by many as an aid to cutting down or quitting cigarette use. They work by providing a clear liquid vapour containing nicotine which is inhaled. Although e-cigarettes contain nicotine, as they do not contain any lit tobacco, they are not technically covered by the current smoking ban. The British Medical Association (BMA)…

The General Dental Council (GDC) and Groupon, the ‘daily deals’ company, are working together to guard against promotion of illegal tooth whitening. As the leading UK provider of ‘daily deals’, Groupon has already taken action not to offer tooth whitening deals from individuals who are not regulated by the GDC. Sections 37 and 38 of…

Youngsters on the holiday – courtesy of national children’s charity CHICKS – learnt how best to care for their teeth thanks to Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and Wrigley. Sixteen youngsters from around the UK visited the CHICKS retreat at Brentor near Tavistock in Devon. During their stay, they enjoyed a visit…

Terry, IT Manager at The Dental Directory, brings 30-plus years of dental trade experience to the position. He said: ‘I am delighted to have been elected as the new president of the BDTA, and look forward to playing a significant role in assisting the development of the Association and to ensure that it is leading…

Chief dental officer, Barry Cockcroft, opened the SCA Trafalgar in Swanage last month. Other VIPs attending the event included representatives from the contractors involved with the building refurbishments – MEH Builders, DESS (Dental Equipment Sales and Service) and Henry Schein plus Maria Mills, SCA Group CEO and the SCA Trafalgar staff involved with the project.…

Anna Suwalowska is a Polish-born, London-based artist and, under the title ‘Folklore and Teeth’ she is exhibiting a series of illustrated books and drawings in the final-year exhibition at the Kensington campus of the Royal College of Art. Currently studying for an MA, she uses the media of painting, drawing, photography, collage and installation. Anna…

The point of a business forecast is to identify how the business could, or should, develop over the short, medium and longer term, setting goals based on its current standing.  It tells you the direction your practice needs to take to reach its ultimate, optimum goal of maximising efficiency and profits within the framework you…

Dental professionals are being urged to name and shame food outlets that promote cheap sweets and fizzy drinks, making them more accessible to kids. The new campaign by the British Dental Association (BDA) is in a bid to slash the excessive amount of sugar children in the UK have which currently impacts on their oral…

A very early start on the morning of  Thursday 30 May saw me heading to Heathrow to catch a flight to Hamburg. A group of 15 dentists and four UK DMG reps, were met at the airport and taken by taxi to DMG's headquarters. We were met with a warm welcome by Felix, Claudia and…

A recent study has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults – even those who had not received fluoridated drinking water as children. The study – carried out by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia –…

Many moons ago I graduated in dentistry, and since that time the training that I received from my dental school (Glasgow) has always been of great value, particularly understanding the principles of clinical areas outside my own speciality. Nevertheless, there have been substantial changes in clinical practice in dentistry and medicine over the past three…