Mr Sebastian Evans

The reporting of UK-wide dental practice sale prices as a percentage of goodwill can be fraught with difficulty. That’s according to dental practice valuer Andy Acton. Andy, of Frank Taylor and Associates – independent dental practice valuers and sales agent to the profession, is concerned that the picture given is misleading. He said: ‘I appreciate…

The deadline for dentists’ ARF payments to the GDC was midnight on 31 December 2011 but if you have forgotten, you can still restore your name to the Register. How do I apply for restoration?To apply for restoration, you will need to send us a completed restoration form, pay the restoration fee, and send CPD…

Thousands of vulnerable people are being reminded they should look after their oral health this winter after scientists further linked oral bacteria to an increased risk of pneumonia. The study found changes in bacteria in the mouth preceded the development of pneumonia, and lead author Dr Samit Joshi of Yale University School of Medicine concluded…

As millions of New Year’s resolutions are made today, new NHS Smokefree research many smokers are largely underestimating how damaging smoking is to their personal health and finances. The research shows: * More than half (53%) of smokers underestimate the number of people who die annually from smoking related diseases by at least 70,000 (the…

Professor Jimmy Steele, the ‘architect of the future of NHS dentistry’ and the BDA’s Dr Susie Sanderson, have been awarded a CBE and OBE respectively in the new year’s honours list. The duo have been instrumental in shaping NHS dentistry – Professor Steele led the independent review of NHS dentistry back in 2008 and Dr…

A dentist who scooped a bronze medal at the British Empire Games back in 1950 is to be an Olympic torchbearer for London 2012. Tony Chivers, MBE, was celebrating having been successfully being chosen. The 91-year-old vice president of the BDA Benevolent Fund has secured his moment in history 62 years after scooping a bronze…

The General Dental Council (GDC) is pushing for legislative change to bring in a range of further reforms aimed at streamlining the way it handles complaints about dental professionals. The proposed changes mark phase two of a raft of reforms of the GDC’s Fitness to Practise (FtP) processes. In September, a number of policy changes…

The Dentistry Show is delighted to reveal some of the most highly respected dental experts who will be hosting seminars, lectures and live theatres on their specialist subjects at this exciting event. Travelling from all over the world, the speakers will share new ideas and expertise on subjects ranging from patient psychology to restorative dentistry. Chairing…

I first got involved with the BDA in 1979, five years after I qualified, beginning with local committees and I have represented South Wales on the BDA Representative Body since 1995. I became an elected member of the then Committee of Management of the BDA Benevolent Fund in 1992, which ceased when the constitution of…

There’s no good time to have a dental emergency, but over the Christmas and New Year holiday is probably one of the worst occasions to experience such problems. As the people of Somerset tuck into toffees, nuts and traditional Christmas lunch, the chances for a painful broken tooth or damaged filling become all the more…

Biohorizons has appointed three new highly experienced territory managers. Stuart Nicholson is the new territory manager for the South West and brings marketing and sales experience. He has worked with implant dental practices and helped dental practitioners develop their own businesses. Ted Johnson is the new territory manager for Scotland and has a BA (Hons)…

Tepe Angle is the new addition to the popular family of Tepe interdental brushes, now offering a longer handle and a choice of angles and textures. Tepe Angle is an easy to use interdental brush, developed for excellent access to all interdental spaces. The slender brush head is angled for easy reach in difficult to…

Claudius Ash has three top ways to help dentists save money on their consumables bill:·      Order online using Webshop at www.claudiusash.co.uk, and benefit from an extra 1.5% discount all year round. Sign up by calling or emailing, and quote ‘Irish Dentist’.  ·      Save money on delivery costs – Webshop orders placed in January will be…

The recruitment for a new registrant member of the Council has now closed. The Appointments Commission received a total of 121 applications; 81 from dentists and 40 from dental care professionals. Interviews will be held in mid-January 2012, with a view to appointing the new member in advance of the 23 February Council meeting. The…

In the current economic climate, some households are choosing to be more selective about what they spend their money on and how or where they spend it. This has lead to some people choosing not to include dental care in their list of vital household expenses – in fact a recent survey has shown that…