Sebastian Evans

The 2010 Dentistry Awards was a huge success with comedy and clowns, circus acts and – best of all – top class award-winning dentists and practices from across the UK. More than 500 guests flocked to The Athena in Leicester on Friday to spend an evening of wining and dining before the ceremony itself, hosted…

James Hull Associates (JHA) today announced the next stage of its development with the injection of £7 million by AXA Private Equity, one of Europe’s leading diversified private equity firms. This new funding will allow JHA to progress with its growth programme, concentrating on delivering an exceptional service to its patients. The investment from AXA…

Local Dental Committees (LDCs) from across England are supporting a BDA campaign calling for the government to address dentists’ mounting concerns about the burden of red tape on general dental practice. Attendees at the 2010 LDC Officials’ Day, which took place at London’s Hotel Russell last Friday (3 December) interrupted their day to pledge support…

Worldwide health leaders launch global campaign through an information website called the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future. During the 2010 FDI World Dental Congress, the alliance called for a global collaborative action to challenge global leaders and other regional and local stakeholders to develop comprehensive programs for prevention and management. The first initiative completed by…

The Mouth Cancer Foundation, has awarded a grant of £12,000 to The Institute of Cancer Research. The founder of the Mouth Cancer Foundation Dr Joshi says: ‘Head and neck cancer survivors suffer from many severe side-effects with current treatments. ‘Our charity is pleased to support Dr Kevin Harrington’s research into targeted therapies for head and…

Twelve years ago I was looking for part time work when my daughter went to nursery. An impromptu visit to a local employment agency resulted in an interview at Belmont. The rest, as they say is history and I had a baptism of fire into the dental industry, where I have met some of the…

James Hull Associates celebrated the official reopening of Hill House Dental Practice in Tunbridge Wells this week. Thanks to an investment of more than £500,000 from the group, the dental practice was able to relocate to its new, custom designed premises that includes five modern surgeries and a fully equipped sterilisation room in accordance with…

Hoping for that special kiss under the mistletoe this year? Beware the hidden effects of gum disease and ensure your mouth is as fresh and inviting as possible. ‘Partygoers often think a quick gargle of mouthwash is enough to dispel bad breath but it may not be enough. There may be a more serious underlying…

Teesside University’s new £17 million health and sport science building has taken dental education and training in North East England to a new level. With new facilities to teach students, including a magnificent dental training suite complete with 18 dental chairs and practice ‘phantom heads’, the development also has its own dental practice for both…

Nearly one in five women – and one in 10 men – will suffer ‘extreme dental anxiety’ before they even sit in the dentist’s chair, according to the biggest adult dental survey for a decade. The results of the 2009 Adult Dental Health Survey (ADHS) also reveal that a greater percentage of younger adults experience…

An astonishing 18% of women in the UK do not go to the dentist, new research has revealed today. Yet ironically, 33% deem a good smile and teeth an absolute must when looking for love! The research commissioned by Periproducts – www.periproducts.co.uk – the oral health care company, shows that when women are trying to…