Sebastian Evans

A novel hearing aid that transmit sound via the teeth has been developed in the US. The non-surgical, and removable hearing solution has been designed to transmits sound via the teeth to help people with single sided deafness. The Soundbite hearing system is a ‘nearly invisible’ digital audio device and relies on a principle called bone…

Crisis is a charity that helps single homeless people all year round and last Christmas for the 39th consecutive year it opened its doors in a specific campaign that has become known as Crisis Christmas. From 23-30 December, nine centres in London welcomed almost 2,000 homeless people who, as well as taking advantage of warm…

A Liverpool dentist is offering free lip treatments to dental patients for Valentine’s Day. Cosmetic dentist Tracey Bell is offering a Valentine’s gift for ladies wanting luscious lips in time for 14 February. For two hours on Friday (12 February), she is offering free lip filler at her Hanover Street Clinic in the city for…

The BDA Benevolent Fund has announced the winners of its Christmas Draw 2009. Andrew Carter, of Lancashire, (pictured) won the draw’s top prize of £5,000, Fiona Sims the second prize of £500 and John Mooney the third prize of £250.  Other winners were: Jennifer Agerholm, Celia Topping, Lawrence Lidbetter, G E Wilson, H Smith, A…

NHS figures recently revealed that almost 400 dentists working in England and Wales earn more than £300,000 per annum and data released by the NHS Information Centre showed that 6% of the 19,000 dentists earned a taxable income of more than £200,000 per annum. All of you in that bracket, in fact anyone earning over…

New research suggests dental professionals should be recommending alcohol-free mouthwash to patients as a daily adjunct to brushing. According to a recent study, experts point out the link between the use of alcohol containing mouthwash and various health risks such as adverse effects on oral structures and functions. The paper – published in the British…

Price lowered for DCPs! SAVE £100 when you book your place before 16 February!DCPs now only £150 (was £250)Dentists £250 Prices shown include VAT Decontamination (including HTM01-05) & medical emergenciesMartin Fulford & Nigel RobbFriday 26 February 2010, LondonWorth 6 hours verifiable CPDDecontamination – adopting high standards – Martin Fulford (3 verifiable CPD hours)This morning session…

Continued and detailed engagement with the profession is vital to the success of the Steele Review pilots. That’s the verdict of Dr John Milne, Chair of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). Setting out the profession’s priorities for 2010, Dr Milne said that there has been a promising start to the evolution…

Dental experts are urging the government to focus on the prevention of dental decay in under fives following a new report into children’s health. A study on child health in England found that dental health among the under fives is declining and that the overall health gap between the richest and poorest children has become…

Dental experts are urging the government to focus on the prevention of dental decay in under fives following a new report into children’s health. A study on child health in England found that dental health among the under fives is declining and that the overall health gap between the richest and poorest children has become…

Buying a dental practice is a big decision – probably one of the most important you will make. As you can imagine, there are a wealth of considerations and we cannot do justice to all of them here. However, here are 10 of the key factors that you must think about: 1. Location, location, location…

Now, more than ever, is preventive dentistry – or oral health promotion as those who see the glass half-full may say – the key to a successful practice. The DoH’s Delivering Better Oral Health, an evidence-based toolkit is in its second phase, having been updated and republished last summer. And, the dental team is all…

Since I was a little girl, I have always had a fascination with orthodontics. The satisfaction of being able to correct someone’s face through their smile is incredibly rewarding. By altering the alignment of someone’s jaw – or just subtly adjusting their bite – you can completely transform their appearance which can really have an…

Peer recommendation remains the main factor motivating the purchase of new technology by dentists. That’s according to an investigation by the BDTA whose research project investigating dentists’ attitudes towards innovation and training reveals that: • 66% of respondents stated peer recommendation as a major factor• 61% of respondents stated lectures/seminars• Well over half of the…

A research team has been awarded a patent after developing a new DNA therapy for head and neck cancer sufferers. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the US,  aims to develop a safe and effective alternative to standard chemotherapy treatments which cause debilitating side-effects. Based on a form of genetic therapy…

A research team has been awarded a patent after developing a new DNA therapy for head and neck cancer sufferers. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the US, aim to develop a safe, effective alternative to standard chemotherapy treatments which cause debilitating side-effects. Based on a form of genetic therapy called…

A study reveals ancient human teeth showing evidence that stressful events during early development are linked to shorter lifespans. Anthropologist George Armelagos led a systematic review of defects in teeth enamel and early mortality. He said: ‘Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical evidence that people who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or…

The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, a new study claims. Omega-3 fatty acids of marine and plant origin were found to have strong anti-bacterial activity against a range of oral pathogens, according to the US research. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), as well as…

A dentist who created a miniature dental team has launched a website to sell photos of them. London dentist Ian Davis used real-life casts of his patients’ mouths and tiny models of workmen to create the scenes – pictures of which are the crowning glory in his recently refurbished surgery. Giving dentistry the Lilliput treatment,…