Sebastian Evans

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…

The dental profession needs to build a stronger connection between oral health and general health. That’s according to the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP) which suggests this should happen at community kevel as well as weith individual patients. The special issue includes an introductory guest editorial by Robert J Collins, DMD, MPH, of University…

A dentist is diving into a shark-infested tank for charity. Richard Howarth, 45-year-old dentist from Smile Style Dental in Stafford, is taking up the challenge to swim with a shark in aid of charity, Dental Mavericks. Richard will be thrown into a tank full of Sand Tiger sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Manchester…

Helsinki has been chosen as the World Design Capital 2012. The accolade is awarded every other year to a global city whose accomplishments in utilising design as a tool to improve social, cultural, and economic life is beyond all others. Finland is one of the most competitive global economies, with innovation, research and development as…

Dr Uchenna Okoye has been appointed as the new Smile Director for Oral-B. Her role will involve raising awareness of oral health issues in the consumer media. She will also act as a technical expert to field queries from journalists. Commenting on her appointment Uchenna explained: 'A large amount of the work I do could…

The DDU has joined forces with the Eastman to hold a thought-provoking conference in London on 28 September 2012. Designed for the whole dental team, the one-day risk management conference is on thetheme ‘Forewarned is forearmed’, and examines clinical developments and dento-legal implications of three specialist areas: paediatric dentistry, oral surgery and oral medicine. Dento-legal…

Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats is a classic challenge that many dream of, and it’s a challenge Canterbury dentist Ashley Watson will be taking during the last two weeks of Smile Month to raise money for the dental charity Bridge2Aid.   Starting at Land’s End on the southwesterly tip of England, Ashley will…

Daniel Davis became the owner of J&S Davis Limited on 1 May, having purchased the business from Plandent Ltd. From the early 1950s it was run by Daniel’s father John Davis. In 1991 it was sold to the Planmeca Group in Finland when John retired. Since 1908, J&S Davis has marketed many ideas which went…

In these challenging times it is important to give an outstanding experience to every patient. A fully trained team is essential. Designer Dental Training offers training solutions to help the dentist build the practice and the team that they desire – resulting in improved profitability and case acceptance. The company’s in-practice training is tailor-made to…

Like all businesses, dental practices must keep their clients informed of new services and special offers on a regular basis. It costs less to keep an existing patient than it does to generate a new one. Effective communication will keep the dentist ahead of their competitors and help to increase revenue. Key marketing tools to…

Dentists from County Durham have travelled to America to participate in a world-class educational programme to increase their knowledge of complex dental care for the good of their patients. Managing partners, Dr Paul Averley and Dr Ian Lane, at Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham together with partners Dr Uzma Olbrich and Dr William Carter, have now…

As part of National Smile Month the General Dental Council (GDC) is advising patients not to have their teeth whitened unless a dentist has assessed whether such treatment is right for them. They have issued a statement explaining that it is important patients are fully aware of what to expect and how it can be conducted…

A dental practice has been shut down after failing to comply with vital safety standards. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has cancelled a Dudley dental practice’s registration after it failed to comply with the essential standards of quality and safety. This is the first time CQC has taken this action against a dental service and…

Dentistry LIVE was a resounding success with both delegates and exhibitors. If you didn’t get a chance to attend why not check out some of the photos from the event on Dentistry LIVE’s Facebook page! www.facebook.com/dentistrylive Planning for Dentistry LIVE 2013 has already begun, speakers already confirmed include Steve Anderson, William (Bo) Bruce, Nasser Barghi, Basil…

Turning off the tap when cleaning your teeth could save over 12 litres of water per person, according to new research. The research, conducted by Save Water Save Money and the British Dental Health Foundation for National Smile Month, has revealed that nearly two thirds (64%) of 7 to 10 year olds admitted to leaving…

Limited progress has been made opening up dentistry to students from lower-socio economic backgrounds, government has been warned. A report by government advisor on social and former health secretary, Alan Milburn, said the senior ranks of medicine, law, journalism and politics remained a ‘closed shop’. He said children from average income and middle class families, let…