Mr Sebastian Evans

Denplan is to cease operating in the Republic of Ireland, less than two years after first launching its branded patient payment plans in the country.The company’s executive board described it as ‘a difficult decision’, and cited market factors and increased regulation as being behind the move.In a press release the company said: ‘Ongoing interest by…

A major research project is under way in Northern Ireland to try to curb the problem of dental decay among young children.About 1,200 children, aged between two and four will take part in the trial, which involves painting a fluoride-rich varnish on the teeth to prevent the onset of decay.The project, which will last four…

With the recent poor weather it might be difficult to believe that summer is here, but Henry Schein Minerva have a timely seasonal reminder with some sizzling offers in their Summer Extravaganza promotion, running across 14–29 June inclusive.   These offers, exclusive to Henry Schein Minerva are available from 12 of its key partners including…

A dentist from Swanage, Dorset is cycling to Paris to raise money for a charity supporting a little boy from St Leonards. Andy Thomas, 44, has pledged to raise £3,500 for DEBRA. The charity works on behalf of people like Mason White, who has a rare genetic condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), causing his skin…

Wrigley’s Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) attended the Barts and the London Dental School Graduate Trade Fair to help celebrate newly qualified dental practitioners’ exam success and to speak to attendees about the benefits of chewing sugarfree gum. This was part of Wrigley’s programme of dedicated student activity, which involves engaging future professionals throughout their student…

Plandent Ltd (Claudius Ash) would like to wish Hertford-based Hudson Dental Care, a very happy 80th birthday. Hudson Dental Care is a family-owned practice, with four generations serving the local community since 1932. Set up by Charles Hudson, after qualifying from Guy’s Hospital in 1921, some of Charles’ patients are still being seen today by David,…

The British Society of Occlusal Studies (BSOS) is delighted to extend an invitation to all dentists and laboratory technicians to attend ‘Occlusion in Everyday Dentistry’ (BSOS membership not required). The likes of this extensive introduction to occlusion course, taking place in Birmingham on 21-23 September, has not been seen in the UK for over five…

The UK’s current economic problems are proving bad news for the nation’s teeth as many people are looking for ways to save money. The British Dental Health Foundation is warning that any cut-backs to spending on oral health is a false economy and will cost more in the long run – physically and financially. The…

The General Dental Council (GDC) is promising dental patients that proof of insurance will soon become a condition of being registered to practise as a dentist. The GDC’s reassurance came as the Dental Law Partnership (DLP), a claimant dental negligence solicitors, stepped up its ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign, calling for a ‘change of attitude’ among…

David Behan is announced as the Care Quality Commission’s new chief executive. David is currently director general for social care, local government and care partnerships at the Department of Health, prior to which he was chief inspector of the Commission for Social Care Inspection. He has served as president of the Association of Directors of…

Cerec enables dentists to create high quality and durable chairside all-ceramic restorations in a cost-effective and efficient way. Saving laboratory costs it enables dentists to design and create all-ceramic inlays, onlays, partial crowns, veneers and crowns for the anterior, premolar and molar regions in one visit. Eliminating the need for impressions, Cerecuses a digital impression…

Digital impressions are sent to laboratories, CT scans are sent to bureaux, patients are referred to hospitals and implantologists – the key to making these different processes help the dentist is to create a workflow that adds value to their practice. Sident Limited provides a one-stop digital solution from preparation to restoration. It is running…

National Smile Month and Bridge2Aid (B2A) have joined forces to bring smiles to the people of Tanzania. The B2A volunteer dental professionals – who use their skills to bring dental pain relief to rural communities in east Africa – are spreading the messages of the National Smile Month campaign, which is the run by independent…

Dentistry TV promises an exciting news series of short films that will offer advice from the best in the dental profession. My Career in Dentistry is new and exclusive to Dentistry TV and will feature key players in every field of the dental world. With such luminaries as cosmetic dentist Mervyn Druian and leading dental…

As part of its commitment to lessening its impact on the environment, Denplan held a special Green Action Day last month.   In support of its ISO14001 environmental management accreditation, Denplan’s Green Action Day included lots of ‘green’ activities and prizes. Not only did staff wear green clothing for the day, but many avoided using…

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) released its second report on UK dentistry last month. It has previously looked at the private dental market in 2003 and concluded with three sets of recommendations: 1. Improving consumer information 2. Resolving problems and improving complaints procedures; and 3. Reducing unnecessary restrictions on the business of dentistry. It’s…

The AOG is committed to working for ‘the greater good’. It was originally formed by a group of dental students who shared a similar history of hardships, and so was created both for the social aspect and as a source of peer review and support. Today, the AOG’s members come from all ages and backgrounds, and…