Sebastian Evans

The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking registrants and the public to have their say on a change to the regulator’s rules allowing it to employ more Fitness to Practise panel members. The Council must consult before it can increase its FtP panel member numbers as the increase requires a change to the Council’s Constitution…

A new website aimed at helping patients find a local dentist to carry out tooth whitening has been launched.  The new site – www.teethwhiteningproducts.co.uk – will serve as a community resource for both dental patients and professionals interested in tooth whitening products and procedures.  Tooth whitening has become very popular in the last few years,…

A dentist has lost the right to call himself a worker at an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). In the recent case, the EAT held that an unfettered right of substitution in a contract can be detrimental to worker status. The case involved dentist, Dr Sultan-Darmon, who provided dental services to Community Dental Centres Limited (CDC)…

President George Washington’s false teeth are the star exhibit at the National Museum of Dentistry <http://www.dentalmuseum.org/> , in America.                     The Baltimore museum proudly displays Washington’s dentures, which are made of hippopotamus ivory.                     Amy Pelsinsky is director of communications at the museum, which brands itself as ‘the smile experience’. She says: ‘We have a really light-hearted…

A girl who faced bullying taunts on a weekly basis for her protruding teeth has scooped an award in recognition of how extensive orthodontic dental work can changes lives. The Against all Odds award was conceived by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) to illustrate the power of orthodontic treatment.  Teenager Eva Hulme was seriously affected by…

Dentsply attended and sponsored this year’s International Symposium on Dental Health, held in Glasgow last month, the only global conference specifically aimed at dental hygienists and dental therapists, which was held in Glasgow in early July. Delegates responded extremely well to the lecture delivered by Marie George and Cindy Sensabaugh on myths surrounding insert selection,…

Next month’s Colgate Oral Health Month sees a roadshow visiting major retailers at venues throughout the UK. And dental hygienists and therapists will be at the mobile toothbrushing units, providing demonstrations of brushing techniques and giving oral care advice. The UK campaign aims to promote improved oral health and inform the public of its importance.…

Some big names on the internet have withdrawn potentially dangerous, illegal tooth-whitening products from sale. The move follows an investigation by the consumer watchdog, Which?. Consumer sites Amazon, eBay and Google all agreed to ban the goods being advertised on their websites after the consumer watchdog exposed the illegal sales. The European Union regulation bans…

A dental practice has teamed up with a hypnotherapist to help anxious and nervous patients. Riverview Dental in Totnes, Devon, has appointed hypnotherapist Chris Fleet to help offer solutions to people who are apprehensive about visiting the dentist. Dentist Dr Andrew Pickering said: ‘Even though pain-free dentistry is at the core of our practice philosophy,…

Ex-TV regular Tim Marriott, who played Gavin in The Brittas Empire, lost a tooth when taking a swing with his bat during a cricket match recently. As he prepared to attempt a four with a mighty swing, he instead saw the ball come off the top edge of the bat and smash against his mouth and…

The General Dental Council (GDC) wants to hear the views of the dental team on the future of their education. This new consultation opens next month (September) and closes in December. The GDC explains that as education is central to regulation – and as every member of the dental team shares the responsibility of ensuring…

The Natural Hydration Council has developed a downloadable factsheet entitled Hydration for Children – Back to School which explains the importance of adequate hydration for children. They Council is recommending better access to water for schoolchildren both from a health perspective and from an educational perspective in terms of maximizing cognitive performance in the classroom.  Recent…

There will be a UK-wide review into bonus payments given to NHS consultants, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley announced today. Clinical Excellence and Distinction Awards recognise and reward the exceptional contribution of NHS consultants, over and above that normally expected, to the values and goals of the NHS and to patient care.…

The BACD is working with the American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to bring some of the world’s leading experts to an international meeting in London next month. In an atmosphere of learning and camaraderie, UK dentists have a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and expertise from leading international speakers, led by Dr Frank…

Tiens Tianshi Toothpaste is a new spearmint toothpaste designed to boost the teeth’s natural defences, freshen the breath and provide a fabulous smile for life. Enriched with natural extracts, it’s designed to tackle plaque and strengthen teeth whilst promoting overall oral and gum health. Containing nullipore, honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum plant extracts, these can help…

Owner and principal dentist at 38 Devonshire Street, Dr Gaynor Barrett, is a great example of professionals who go well beyond their remit as dentists and are a true inspiration to others. In addition to the various responsibilities linked to running a successful practice, Dr Barrett took it upon herself to turn her disused basement…

The dental industry is getting behind the government’s campaign to improve the nation’s health. The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is supporting the Department of Health’s (DH) Change4Life (C4L) initiative through a campaign which promotes the benefits of a healthy mouth to overall good health and ultimately encourages families to continue to visit the dentist.…