Sebastian Evans

The allegations heard by the GDC’s Professional Conduct Committee are in connection with an incident that occurred in September 2011 when Seyedjalal Mirhaghgoy-Jalali was applying to join a dental performers list within the Staffordshire cluster of Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). In making the application it was found proved that Mr Jalali had failed to declare…

Philips Sonicare and Philips Zoom are taking the ‘out with the old, in with the new’ saying to the nth degree as we launch into 2013. By creating a fresh direct sales operation, the company is looking to enable – and empower – dental professionals to obtain all their oral health and EU-compliant tooth-whitening products…

Award-winning dental technician, Luke Barnett, has been re-elected to the Board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry after a hiatus of four years. Dental lab owner, Luke, said: 'I left the board in 2008 when I took over the new Luke Barnett Lab premises and needed to spend more time on my business. However,…

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been slated by the House of Commons Health Committee. Committee Chair Stephen Dorrell MP said: 'The CQC's primary focus should be to ensure that the public has confidence that its inspections provide an assurance of acceptable standards in care and patient safety. We do not believe that the CQC…

Advertisements outlining the formal application process will appear in the national and dental trade press in February 2013 to attract applications from dentists, dental care professionals (DCPs) and lay people. Fitness to Practise panel members play a vital role in the GDC’s work to protect patients and raise standards in dentistry. The GDC has the…

That’s according to a new study that also reveals drinking coffee may slightly lower the risk. The finding comes from US researchers who studied the drink consumption of 263,925 men and women aged 50 to 71. Researchers measured amount of drinks such as fizzy drinks, tea, fruit punch and coffee each participant consumed from 1995…

The increasing prevalence of erosive tooth wear across all generations is often overlooked by general practitioners, according to a leading New Zealand dentist Dr Andrea Shepperson. 'Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition of increasing concern to the clinician. The consequence is a worn dentition with an aetiology often labelled “bruxism” when the primary aetiology…

New pensions guidance has been published by the NHSBSA, the National Health Service Business Services Authority. General confusion and variable interpretations of what should be included on an Annual Reconciliation Report arose following the 2006 contract. Responsibility for pensions moved from the Business Services Authority to contract-holders operating under the supervision of their Primary Care…

Juliette Reeves, of Perio-Nutrition, is presenting a full-day hands-on masterclass for dental hygienists on Saturday 23 February 2013 at the Optident International Development Centre Ilkley West Yorkshire. Back by popular demand, the course hosted by Optident and supported by Straumann, American Eagle Instruments, EMS, and Philips Oral Healthcare will focus on the essentials of implant…

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has produced an online learning module to help dental professionals get to grips with the ethical dilemmas they face in their day-to-day practice, while earning CPD points. The DDU online CPD module on dental ethics and law* aims to help members understand the main principles of topics such as confidentiality,…

In order to reduce the number of weak or nuisance claims at Employment Tribunals, the government has decided to introduce a fee system. Taking effect from summer 2013, discontented employees will have to pay up to £1,200 to make a claim. This may be reimbursed by the employer, if the tribunal agrees with the employee’s…

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme saw a step change in 2012 with an extended programme of activity and a key piece of research which showed that 51% of dental professionals recommend chewing sugarfree gum to their patients when prompted*. But perhaps the highlight of the 2012 Programme was the launch of www.wrigleyoralhealthcare.co.uk – a new…

A hard-hitting ad campaign will expose 'hidden nastes' in everyday foods as a survey revealed 50% of people were unaware there are 11 lumps of sugar in a can of cola The ground-breaking new campaign helping people to be 'food smart' is launched today by public health minister Anna Soubry. Graphic new advertising from Change4Life…

So, after two weeks of no running, football and any form of exertion (read into that what you will), I decided to go for a run new year’s eve; a run being a 3½ mile jaunt. Normally a breeze, this time however it was not the usual easy call. Yes, the route has hills, but…

Delegates will gain understanding on a wide range of financial and employment issues relevant to running a practice by attending a finance and practice management course from UCL Eastman CPD. Practice owners and associates will learn the fundamental principles of: understanding accounts; budget and fee setting; taxation; employment issues; buying and selling a practice. Participants…