Sebastian Evans

Teenage eating habits are poor, with teenage girls worse, risking long-term effects on their health according to new Department of Health data published today. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey, which was led by the National Centre for Social Research and MRC Human Nutrition Research, found that teenage girls are only eating half their recommended…

Kathryn Harley, consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, has taken up her post as dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS). Miss Harley was elected in October and assumes the role from Professor Derrick Willmot. Miss Harley has been a FDS board member since 2002, and most…

Henry Schein Dental was recently presented with the Honorary Corporate Sponsorship award by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in recognition of the company’s dedication to the dental hygiene profession and support of the ADHA. The award presentation took place during the 2011 Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the ADHA’s 88th Annual Session in…

Preventive Practice of the Year 2010 winners, Confident Dental Care, has celebrated amazing periodontal results since implementing its own dental health plan. At the core of the practice’s approach is Confident Steps to Health, a gem of a dental hygiene plan that is evidence based and has its roots in clinical research. Here, Ewa, joint…

According to new research from a website specialising in bespoke photographic memorabilia, a ‘trip to the dentist’ tops the charts as the most common first childhood memory for Brits; beating ‘birthday party’ and ‘holiday’ to the top spot. While many would consider their first childhood memories to be based around happy events, new research from…

Researchers have discovered that patients with dental pain have been turning to Twitter for advice. The microblogging site is becoming a new means for dental professionals to communicate with patients. In a study entitled ‘Public Health Surveillance of Dental Pain via Twitter’, published in the Journal of Dental Research, researchers demonstrated that Twitter users are…

Most people are aware that moisturising your skin daily is a way of keeping it healthy and feeling comfortable. However, it may come as a surprise that similar benefits can also be achieved by moisturising the mouth and gums using products formulated specifically for that purpose. After all, it is not only teeth that need…

Presidents and vice presidents of the Dental Students’ Societies from the UK’s 16 dental schools last week attended a one-day workshop at the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) London headquarters. The 2011 BDA Annual Council of Presidents Meeting, which took place on Saturday 9 July, was designed to hone attendees’ leadership skills, helping to prepare them…

Sterling Insurance is launching a partnership with All Medical Professionals Limited to provide specialist surgery cover for dentists and doctors. All Medical Professionals Limited is a subsidiary of BMA insurance consultants and has been founded in conjunction with two specialist brokers Adam O’Keeffe and Tom Chaston, both who have many years experience in this market.…

Holidaymakers are being warned to take care of their teeth and gums when jetting off abroad this year. More than 45 million Britons will be holidaying during July and August and many will be flying out to countries where the quality of dental care is not as certain as the summer sunshine. And with a recent survey…