Mr Sebastian Evans

Delegates at this month’s International Symposium on Dental Hygiene were encouraged to rethink the systemic link between periodontal diseases and other chronic inflammatory conditions. The 18th symposium – staged in Glasgow at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and organised by the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) – brought together dental hygienists,…

CPD Essentials is a seminar that promises to deliver the GDC’s annual requirement of verifiable CPD in the five core subjects – all on one day! It’s being held on 17 September at the Royal College of Physicians in London and will include:Radiography and radiation protection (1 hour) – Jimmy MakdissiThis session will cover radiation…

Dentists in Taiwan have warned fast food chains to drop over-sized hamburgers from their menus because so many people are suffering with jaw injuries. They are also calling on the burger bars to label a warning on their kingsize burgers. Patients have developed sore jaws or had difficulties opening their mouths after biting on the…

Sir Paul Beresford MP has been elected as the new chair of the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for dentistry. The Conservative MP for Mole Valley and dental surgeon replaces Charlotte Atkins who lost her seat in the general election. Mr Beresford served as secretary to the group during the previous parliament. Three vice chairs of…

September sees the launch of the 2010 Colgate Oral Health Month and this year the theme is ‘Discover three essentials for an even healthier mouth’. The advice to the public is:• Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and replace your toothbrush regularly• Avoid sugary snacks between meals• Visit the dentist regularly. The…

A new device to ease patient anxiety in the dentist’s chair has been introduced to UK dental practices. US neuroscientists have developed a device that helps relax nervous dental patients. Nucalm uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) to put the patient into a state of deep relaxation via a headset that transmits the electrical and sound…

A celebrity cosmetic dentist has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for most ‘money raised for a charity through head shaving by an individual’. Dr Bill Dorfman, star dentist on TV’s Extreme Makeover is well known for transforming the smiles of celebrities. Among them, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, the cast of Desperate…

The General Dental Council (GDC) is considering the viability of restrictions that force patients to see a dentist before getting treatment from a hygienist or therapist. It recently produced a paper on re-opening discussions on direct access for DCPs – or hygienists and therapists – for hygiene treatment. This follows dialogue last year between the…

A project to promote children’s oral health care through play has been expanded by the charity Action for Sick Children. The north west of England has particularly bad statistics with regard to dental care – many children go through the unnecessary pain of having decayed milk teeth extracted. The project currently covers areas in the…

A truck driver is facing a careless driving charge for trying to pull out his tooth while driving. Police in Toronto, Canada, stopped the driver who was driving ‘all over the road’. They discovered the 58-year-old lorry driver was driving so poorly because he was trying to pull out a tooth while on the road.…

Hospital will see a ban on sugar in tea and coffee due to possible health risks, health officials revealed this week. The NHS in Wales is planning to stop the sale of hot drinks containing sugar from vending machines in its hospitals. The ban is being put in place as sugar in tea or coffee…

A flying visit to the dentist before your summer holiday could help you avoid difficulties when travelling abroad – according to the UK’s leading oral health charity. The British Dental Health Foundation advises that if you are planning to go overseas this summer – and have not had a check-up recently – you should book…

New dental access statistics reveal that the majority of NHS dental patients are getting to see a dentist when they want to. But 41% of respondents did not even try to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the last two years. That’s according to new statistics out today, based on patients’ real-life experiences…

A person’s dental patterns can identify a person as accurately as DNA testing in forensics. That’s according to new Spanish research that suggests a person’s dental patterns can be used as proof of their identity with the same degree of reliability as DNA testing, the method normally employed by forensic police in indentifying dead bodies.…

Dental charity Dentaid is hoping to raise much-needed funds in a draw for a brand new Mini. The Great Big Small Charity Car draw raises money for small charities across the UK by giving people the chance to get involved and donate funds with a chance of winning a new Mini First, donated by Zurich…