Sebastian Evans

In our June 2008 article we introduced you to the basic concept of quality and the different perspectives it requires you to have on your business. Taking the view of the patient, the other members of the dental team, the supplier or other stakeholders brings with it many views of what quality is. We also…

In the last few articles we have concentrated on ways that you can ethically market to both existing and potential patients of your practice. So, let us assume that you have undertaken some of these – perhaps a practice newsletter and a new website? It’s now six months later – how are they doing? You…

Q. How did you become involved with the dental industry?My father was a dental service engineer working for Claudius Ash. I was training to be an accountant but my father asked me to come for an interview with Claudius Ash Jr to discuss a career in sales. I was the only interviewee and got the…

One survey has revealed that 16% of dental hygienists and 7% of dental practitioners do not recommend the use of an alcohol-containing mouthwash due to a concern about safety (Research International, 2004). Alcohol is frequently included as a constituent of mouthwashes, either as a solvent for other ingredients or as a preservative. In view of…

I’m writing this article on my 55th birthday and, as I lay in bed this morning, wondering what topic to focus on (how sad is that?), it seemed appropriate to indulge in a little selfishness, not just on my own part but on behalf of my beloved demographic – us ‘baby boomers’. Those born between…

People with poor dental hygiene are at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack, new research has found. Bleeding gums let in around 700 types of bacteria, which go straight to the bloodstream. These are now known to be ‘independent factors’ in causing heart disease – no matter how fit and healthy the person…

A dentist has been selected to treat all of Team GB’s sporting heroes. Athletes, including Rebecca Adlington, Tom Daley and Chris Hoy could now choose The Smile Boutique, in Park Road, Peterborough, for their dental check-ups. The Olympic Passport Scheme was established in 1996 and is designed to offer exclusive benefits to athletes. After assessing…

Most motivational speakers tell us that we become what we believe or feel. This is also true of us as a nation, as we are the sum of our parts. It’s no fluke that the Celtic tiger was born following the Italia ‘90 experience when we grew self-confident as a country. A recent stroll through…

A new baby dummy that claims to prevent bacteria attacking mouths has been given the official stamp of approval. Leading oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF), has given the innovative design the thumbs up. Recent dental statistics illustrate around half of children under five years old suffering with decayed teeth, better oral…

Sainsbury’s is to be the first supermarket to offer an in-store dental service.It opens next Monday (15 September) at Sainsbury’s Sale store in Manchester, and aims to provide professional, cost-effective treatments by a team of experienced dental practitioners. The brand new, modern, purpose-built private dental surgery is housed in the store, close to the pharmacy.…

Dentistry\.co\.uk is offering a bumper guide to this year’s exciting Dental Showcase so you can feast your eyes on the promised delights. You’ll find our website jam-packed with details of the treats that will be the event – just a taster of the most important three days on the trade calendar. We also have news…

Dentistry magazine and Dentistry\.co\.uk joined in the excitement of a massive fundraising national relay recently and raised money for a good cause. The relay – organised by Practice Plan – is aiming to get as many dental practices as possible to transport a handcrafted baton around the UK to raise much-needed funds for Bridge2Aid. Ad…

A patient attending an NHS dentist is now more likely to have dentures or tooth extractions than under the old contractual arrangements, and less likely to have fillings or crowns, a report shows. According to the NHS Information Centre report, the proportion of treatments involving tooth extractions in England increased from 6.9% to 7.9% between…

The General Dental Council (GDC) is a highly effective and well managed regulator with a consistent focus on public protection and a commitment to continuous improvement. That’s the view of healthcare regulator watchdog the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) in its review of the GDC, released today. The GDC welcomed the review and said…

Do you want to hear more about the impact of recent reforms on dentists, dental care professionals and patients? A conference exploring changes in regulation affecting dentistry will be taking place on 9 October 2008 at Woburn House in London. The event, organised by the patients’ safety charity AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents), and run…