Mr Sebastian Evans

With the aim of stimulating their growing social media presence, Henry Schein Minerva are delighted to bring new and existing Facebook and Twitter followers two exclusive offers courtesy of Ivoclar Vivadent.  Both Henry Schein Minerva and Ivoclar Vivadent are fast becoming pioneers within digital dentistry platforms and these exclusive offers are testament to their commitment…

Older patients will require better-targeted treatment than promised by the planned new contracts for dentists, MPs have been told. Those aged over 45 – who grew up before significant improvements to dentistry practices – will continue to need ‘rehabilitation’ work, as well as a new focus on preventive treatment, a meeting heard. The comments were…

Remember the blog about the dental nurse being brought before the GDC FtP Committee for doing tooth whitening on a friend? Well, the case has been heard and the nurse in question never appeared nor was she represented; fortunately, the very educated and wise Committee realised that they were unable to prove any of the…

In this challenging economic climate, dental practices in common with other businesses need to keep an eye on their outgoings and remain competitive. With years of experience serving the dental profession, Dentsply’s rewards website offers discounts and other benefits. A leading manufacturer of dental materials and equipment in the UK and Ireland, Dentsply recognises the…

Corsodyl has worked with the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) to identify ways to motivate patients to prioritise their gum health, and has created the ‘Campaign for healthy gums’. At a meeting, hosted by the BDHF and supported by Corsodyl, the panel agreed that the period between dental visits is critical yet patients often struggle…

Dental surgeries are choosing to use scrubwear, following the trend for the comfort and practicality of scrubs, but also embracing the contemporary and bold colour palette offered by the Urbane Scrubs range, exclusive to Grahame Gardner Ltd. Urbane Scrubs offer flattering tailoring and design detail such as contrast trims. The stylish range offers a colour…

That time is fast approaching again, and Kemdent is delighted to announce its popular Christmas hamper promotion for 2011. To qualify for a free Christmas hamper, Kemdent’s customers need to spend £240 or more during November; a task which should be easy given the wide range of offers on surgery products currently available. Kemdent’s Diamond…

Susan Cunningham, professor of orthodontics at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute (EDI), has been awarded the Mature Educator Certificate for excellence in dental education by the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE). The award was presented by Professor Richard Oliver at the general assembly of the ADEE meeting held in Antalya on Friday 9…

Whitewash professional whitening strips are mouldable plastic strips containing the optimum amount of whitening gel to simply, safely and effectively whiten patients’ teeth. The reason they are proving so popular amongst dentists is because of their reduced clinical time and cost effectiveness allowing patients who wouldn’t normally purchase whitening treatments to achieve a whiter smile.…

‘Power Plate’, launched by London Smiling, is the hottest new fast track cosmetic teeth straightening treatment. Dr Uchenna Okoye has named her high tech treatment ‘Power Plates’ because it works by causing  mini vibratory forces called ‘micro-vibrations’ which, when used in combination with braces, helps to move teeth in  bone faster through accelerated bone remodelling. ‘Power…

The Mouth Cancer Foundation provided free mouth cancer screening to the public at the annual Mouth Cancer 10km Awareness Walk on Saturday 17th September 2011. The specialist screening team was provided by the Department of Community Special Care Dentistry, King’s College, London and lead by members of the Oral Medicine Department of the Eastman Dental…

The special guest host for the 2011 Dentistry Awards will be cutting-edge comedy magician Paul Zenon. Paul will be taking to the stage at Leicester’s Athena in December, entertaining the guests and playing a major part in the eagerly-awaited awards ceremony itself. For the past 25 years, Paul has brought his unique combination of contemporary…

The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding all dentists not to miss the 31 December deadline to pay their annual retention fee (ARF) and remain on the register. All dentists must be registered with the GDC to work in the UK. The £576 fee for registration with the GDC has been frozen at 2010 levels.…

Communicating with customers is one of the most important things to get to grips with in business life. So, to get an idea of what your patients really want, why not consider using a quick survey? This can be one of the most valuable and important audits you can perform because it can not only…

Denplan has been voted ‘Best Provider of Dental Plans’ for the second year in a row at the 2011 Health Insurance Awards. Celebrity host Tim Vine presented the team with the award the awards that were attended by around 800 health insurance and protection professionals. National relationship manager, Gary Williams, said: ‘Denplan has been at…

Bacteria which live in mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease, new research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests. This finding could pave the way for the development of preventive measures in tackling periodontal disease by manipulating the normal bacteria in the same way that probiotic yoghurt works to protect the…

‘From the moment I was diagnosed, I knew my life would change forever. I’ve been fortunate to be given another chance in life, and I’m determined to take it.’ Sally Bragg has a very different perception of life after being diagnosed with cancer of the cheek in 1998. At the time, Sally had never heard…

Honesty about the time and funding necessary to reform NHS dentistry in England will be vital if changes are to be successful, Dr John Milne, Chair of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) general dental practice committee (GDPC), has warned. In an podcast interview for the BDA’s website, Dr Milne stresses the importance of both an…

Colgate is challenging the nation to take its Healthy Mouth Challenge to uncover the perceived state of their oral health, and to encourage them to try new and improved Colgate Total Toothpaste to see if they can feel the difference. When it comes to a trip to the dentist, 36% of the British public admit…