Mr Sebastian Evans

Tooth whitening treatments have rocketed during the summer due to the earlier hot weather and people aspiring to have a new bright smile. Teeth whitening has grown in popularity as just about everyone you see on TV and in magazines have had it done. All celebrities now have bright white teeth and this has made…

Plans to make anti-ageing treatments much safer are being given the green light by a new Government backed scheme. The introduction of a new register of responsible practitioners has been set up to protect anyone opting for anti-ageing treatment, otherwise known as Botox or dermal fillers. According to IHAS more unqualified providers are offering the…

The General Dental Council (GDC) wants to hear views on a fresh approach to dental education. It is currently developing new learning outcomes for qualifications which lead to registration with the GDC. The focus is on creating a new, up-to-date publication aimed at delivering better results for patients and the dental team. It’s proposed that…

A married dentist has been jailed after a judge found him guilty of sexual assault. Roger Klein, a 42-year-old married father, was ordered to spend 15 months in prison and sign the sex offender’s register for 10 years by Judge Martin Rudland. Klein was accused of sexual assault by a female patient, who claimed he…

The openness of high profile celebrities such as Simon Cowell about their beauty regimes has encouraged more men to try treatments such as laser rejuvenation, according to the Harley Medical Group. Laser rejuvenation treatments account for 11% of all non-surgical treatments carried out at The Harley Medical Group’s 30 UK clinics. Harley Medical Group director…

The autumn Scientific Meeting of the British Society of Periodontology is taking place 23-24 September. It’s being held at Savoy Place in London WC2R 0BL and Thursday carries two hours of CPD and Friday four hours. For more, visit www.bsperio.org.uk.

Early diagnosis saves lives – so join the campaign to make a difference in the UK. Take part in the Blue Ribbon Badge Appeal to raise funds and awareness of mouth cancer by selling and wearing your campaign badge with pride. Members of the public can play a part through self examination for early warning…

New evidence reveals that wisdom teeth are the holders of valuable stem tissue. That’s according to a study appearing in the 17 September Journal of Biological Chemistry which shows that third molars contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells. The soft pulp inside of teeth contains a population of cells known…

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has responded to a strong demand for guidelines on dental nurse salaries – from both nurses and employers – by issuing the minimum salaries it considers to be acceptable. The salaries shown below are per annum, for a 37-hour week. Overtime should be paid at 1.5 the normal…

Scientists have created a novel bone graft substitute that may have applications in dentistry. The collagen-hydroxyapatite material – HydroxyColl – could have implications within the area of implantology. Principal investigator, Professor Fergal O’Brien of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI), says: ‘One of the things we are interested in is using this material…

It’s frustrating to know that the most common disease in the world is preventable. It’s not TB or HIV but dental caries, familiar to all dental professionals in this country, but thankfully not as prevalent as it is in the third world. Oral-B is running a campaign in October and November that they predict will…

A US company has settled claims of marketing products for non-approved use, acknowledging that it misleadingly marketed Botox. Allergan’s marketing campaign promoted Botox for treating migraines – but the US watchdog – the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – had never approved it for this use. Allergan says it has reached a resolution with the US Department…

A group of MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry and Oral Health is expected to visit this year’s BDTA Dental Showcase 2010. The MPs are due to visit the event on the Thursday morning, taking a tour of the stands and learning about some of the new initiatives taking place at the…

A live theatre will be introduced to the exhibition hall at Showcase this year. This initiative complements the event which is seen as an opportunity to keep up with the latest innovations in dentistry.  The theatre will be located prominently within the exhibition hall, complete with a spectator area, and will provide a useful insight…

Business owners across Britain are being invited to a series of free events which will explain how to make the internet work for them. Web design and search engine optimisation (SEO) are among the topics set to be covered at the 11 breakfast events, which will also provide businesspeople with valuable networking opportunities. The seminars are being…

A global dental company has set up a Pakistan Flood Relief Fund to enable its employees to get involved and donate cash to the victims of this natural disaster. And Henry Schein will match all donations contributed via its Henry Schein Cares Foundation – and proceeds will be applied directly and completely to relief efforts.…

There’s a lot to consider in the sental profession, now and for the future. Join Chris Barrow as he leads a discussion and invites open questions on:* The future of the UK dental market * The forthcoming regulation – care quality commission, HTM-0105, clinical governance * The mythology * The story of IDH – the…

A new screening technique for one of the most deadly forms of oesophageal cancer has been trialled successfully. Patients swallow a capsule attached to a length of string, which expands in the stomach into a 3cm wide sponge-like mesh. Five minutes after being swallowed it is removed through the mouth by pulling the string. The…