Sebastian Evans

A new study that will attempt to use DNA to detect and predict the risk of gum disease has been commissioned in the USA. The breakthrough research, to be conducted by the University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry, alongside a third-party health company, will take place over the course of one year and collect genetic…

Oh, how we dreamed as final-year Sheffield University students of wafting our chemistry degrees at employers and having them fight to hire us. We’d settle for nothing less than a fat salary, international travel and an expensively equipped research laboratory. Dream on (or, rather, off). Last week I climbed through a narrow opening into the…

Kissing is good for your teeth, official! There are many health benefits of kissing – it can prevent tooth decay because it stimulates saliva flow which brings down plaque levels. It also helps to tone your cheek and jaw muscles which means they are less likely to sag and it can aid in weight loss…

Legendary singer George Michael had to pull out of a London concert last week due to a tooth infection. Alicia Keys, the founder of Keep A Child Alive, held a benefit event to help raise funds which will provide support and treatment for individuals suffering from HIV and AIDS in Africa and India. But a…

A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the eye. The innovation, iDENTifi, comprises a clinical digital camera which incorporates qualitative light induced fluorescence (QLF) technology to take images of the mouth using blue…

Key figures in dentistry put dental access under the spotlight recently. An international panel of speakers addressed the issue of access to dental services at a symposium organised by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). More than 60 key figures in dentistry listened to a range of definitions of ‘access’ – and so too…

Have you ever considered what would happen to your body if you were swallowing thousands of germs every day? Well, you should – because you do – every day! These germs live in dentures, partials, retainers, and mouthguards worn by 12 million UK people. Not to mention the on-going yeast infections that so many suffer from.…

SonicBrite is a state-of-the-art cleaning system for these dental appliances such as dentures, retainers, Invisalign, mouth guards, sports guards, and snore guards. It cleans and disinfects in only 15 fast minutes! Imagine a whole new technology that allows you to remove staining from tobacco, coffee, tea, and yes, even blueberries – plus >99.9% of all…

Some of the world’s leading crime writers are lending their support to a major fundraising drive by a leading forensic centre at the University of Dundee. Professor Sue Black and colleagues in the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID) at Dundee – who feature in the new series of BBC2’s History Cold Case– are…

The rapid pace of change in dentistry offers a host of challenges and opportunities for the whole practice team. The 2011 James Hull clinical conference brought together expert speakers who covered both clinical and management topics in a series of parallel sessions running throughout the day. Dr Simon Hocken, of Breathe Business, offered his assessment…

Applications for funding for research projects in two areas are being sought by the Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust Fund this year. Bids for the 2011 competition are invited for research projects that explore one of two questions: • Does dentists’ fear have an adverse effect on clinical decision making? • Which dental liners under amalgam…

Many serious dental problems can be avoided if first aid treatment is properly administered early on. Dental emergencies may fall under several different categories. For instance, they may be caused by trauma leading to a dislodged tooth, bitten lip or tongue, or a chipped tooth. Even though the severity of these cases may vary from…

Plans appoint a new Council member to the General Dental Council are underway. The GDC is looking for a dental professional to join the Council which is made up of 12 lay and 12 registrant members. Candidates from all registrant groups can apply. The recruitment will be carried out by the Appointments Commission which is…

A leading dental implant provider has launched a pioneering new instrument that can significantly improve the consistency and quality of periodontal measurement. Implantium has partnered with Professor Iain Chapple, head of periodontology at the University of Birmingham, to design and deliver a new double-ended force measuring probe. Inconsistent probing pressure is a major source of…