Mr Sebastian Evans

Henry Schein’s association with The Windsor Cup, now in its 7th year, continued this year as two yachts (one from Dental and one from Henry Schein’s Veterinary business) took part in this annual event. Organised in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust, The Windsor Cup is specifically aimed at the healthcare professions and this year…

A Hampshire-based dental clinic has launched a new mobile dental unit (MDU) called the Toothbus. Building on the success of the Iosis Clinic’s first MDU in 2010, the Toothbus is now travelling across Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire offering free dental checkups for anyone who has not seen an NHS dentist in the last two years.…

Following attendance at one-day conference ‘Are we taking enough care of our teeth? The case for a European oral health policy’ at the European Parliament in Brussels, the British Dental Health Foundation has welcomed The State of Oral Health in Europe report and a number of key recommendations.  The report has been launched ahead of…

Software of Excellence is reminding practices that time is running out to register for its 2012 National User Days, entitled 'Powering practice performance' which are taking place at the following regional locations during September: Manchester – Palace Hotel, 18 September London – Wembley Stadium, 20 September Birmingham – National Motorcycle Museum, 25 September Each user…

Dental professionals may find it useful to benchmark the performance of their business against the UK average, and can book a VIP Fast Track appointment with Software of Excellence at this year’s BDTA Dental Showcase. Its team of experts provide practical tips and useful insights on areas of potential growth for the practice, via the…

Winning £7,000 in holiday vouchers, Trudie Heyns and Annalize van Zyl were recently presented with first prize in the Face The Challenge campaign, by Henry Schein Minerva field sales consultant, Andy Lane, at their practice in Shoreham-by-Sea. Trudie and Annalize, from The Dental Practice, worked with Henry Schein Minerva in five practice-building areas, in order…

Shocking GDC statistics show that 10% of registered dental nurses have not yet completed any CPD. And according to records, only a third have fulfilled all their CPD requirements in preparation for the end of the first five-year CPD cycle next July. Dental nurse and president of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), Nicola…

Southampton's water fluoridation scheme will go ahead as planned – but a government consultation opens the door for fresh opposition when responsibility for schemes is taken over by councils in just seven months. South Central Strategic Health Authority, along with all SHAs will be abolished under government's NHS reforms in April 2013, with control of…

The Blue View Varistrip contoured anterior matrix from Garrison Dental Solutions provides the optimum curvature and band height for virtually every anterior restoration. The thin polyester strip is tapered from one end to the other and pre-contoured. The clinician can place the strip interproximally and then slide it until the tooth height is perfectly matched.…

If someone has a good experience they will tell people. If someone has a bad experience they will tell twice as many people. If someone has an absolutely outstanding experience they will tell even more people! In a competitive market an outstanding service is crucial. As well as spreading the word, existing patients are more…

Promotional items are an effective way for the dentist to get their practice noticed, and delighting their patients at the same time. Research from the European Association of Promotional Products has shown that 70% of people appreciate receiving a promotional product and use it on a daily basis. The majority of people are also encouraged…

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy has announced that registration for its flagship Annual Oral Health Conference & Exhibition is now open. The 2012 event will take place at the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) in Liverpool on 9 and 10 November, and will include speakers from across the dental profession, with presentations,…

To mark Colgate Oral Health Month, Colgate is offering the chance to win a fantastic week-long trip for two to New York to take in the Greater New York Dental Meeting, which runs from 24 to 27 November 2012. The Greater New York Dental Meeting is one of the largest dental congresses in the world,…

This September, The British Dental Association and Colgate are raising awareness of oral health. Colgate Oral Health Month informs and educates the public on the importance of good oral health, and encourages communication between dental professionals and patients. The theme for 2012 is ‘Oral health as part of overall health’. Colgate is running a national…

Now in its third edition, Henry Schein Minerva has released its new decontamination brochure ­– an essential guide to help the dentist's practice comply with HTM 01-05 guidelines. Offering expert advice and products to help practices meet regulations, the 68-page brochure features all the information dental professionals need on Henry Schein Minerva’s full-service package offerings…

As part of its commitment to education, Henry Schein Minerva Dental has been providing undergraduate courses to students at King’s College London Dental Institute and the University of Bristol. These courses have been well received, as are increasingly aware of the need to provide students with business, as well as clinical, skills. Putting hi-tech dentistry…