Mr Sebastian Evans

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Mydentist’s day out

Seb Evans attended the Mydentist Clinical Conference to better understand what goes on at their annual event. Utter the phrase ‘clinical conference’ and some people will shudder at the thought, whilst others will jump at the opportunity. There are lots of clinical conferences competing in the dental calendar at the moment and sometimes it can…

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Interest rate rise – will dentistry notice?

Interest rates rose from 0.25% to a new base rate of 0.50% today (Thursday 2 November). This was the first rise in more than 10 years and reverses the quarter point cut of 2016 made following the EU referendum. The move has been seen as a change in the direction of travel and the first step…

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Convenient prophy solutions in one box

Kavo Kerr is pleased to announce the launch of three exclusive introductory prophy bundles that group top dental solutions, from patient preparation to polishing. More than 200 years of dental industry expertise unite to provide the perfect combination of Kavo equipment and Kerr consumables for efficient prophylaxis treatments. Request a demonstration www.kerrdental.com/en-uk/prevention-products/prophy-box-prophy-pastes-2. For your prophylaxis workflow…

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North and south oral health divide revealed

A new report has revealed the stark difference between the oral health of children in the north and south of England. Generally, the report found that dental health is generally better in the south east of England and poorer in the north. The report, published by the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation, also found that there is…

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How to recognise the quality of postgraduate training

Are you struggling to pick your postgraduate training, Tipton Training explains what you need to look out for. Dentists that want to undertake postgraduate training must check that their chosen course leads to a ‘recognised’ qualification and who the awarding body is. That’s the message from Tipton Training, which now offers recognised masters level (level…

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3M Astringent Retraction Paste

A great impression – even a digital impression – starts with controlling tissue and moisture. Our capsule’s extra-fine tip delivers haemostatic paste right into the sulcus to gently retract tissue and control bleeding. Unlike gingival retraction cords that can be difficult and time-consuming to place, the 3M Astringent Retraction Paste is a fast, convenient and…

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Is there a glimmer at the end of the NHS tunnel?

Nigel Jones discusses Sara Hurley’s latest briefing with Simon Thackeray and Tony Kilcoyne. When Sara Hurley, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, held a briefing to share her team’s vision for NHS dentistry with key stakeholders, I was delighted to be among their number. On the day’s agenda were a myriad of critical issues including,…

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More children admitted to hospital for tooth decay than broken arms

More children under 10 are admitted to hospital as a result of tooth decay than those needing care for broken arms. That’s according to new figures from the Faculty of Dental Surgery, which found between April 2016 and March 2017, 34,205 children under 10 required treatment in a hospital in England due to tooth decay.…

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CQC finds dentistry to be offering low risk, high quality care

The latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report has found that 88% of dental practices are meeting regulations. The report found 111 dental practices (10% of those inspected) ‘required action’, and the CQC took enforcement action against 2% of those inspected (22 practices). It also found that 100% of the practices inspected had met the tests for…

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Current oral health guidelines should be updated for modern-day ‘grazing’ culture

Public health guidelines for oral health aren’t aligned with our modern day lifestyles, a new report claims. The report, titled Eat, Drink, Think, found that 83% of respondents consume at least one snack between their meals, with 48% eating more than one snack a day. Despite our ‘grazing’ culture, the report highlights that no oral health…

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Online prize draw winner announced

Braemar Finance has announced the winner of its prize draw. Congratulations to Louise Southworth, of L A Southworth and Associates in Blackburn who has won £250 of high street vouchers as part of Braemar Finance’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Braemar Finance, in conjunction with Dentistry.co.uk, ran an online poll over a few months, and everyone who responded…

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New Sirona Connect software enhances digital impressions

Sirona Connect has always stood for comfortable, digital intraoral impressions in the dental practice and the quick and secure transfer of data to the dental laboratory. And with growing success, up to 2016, more than a million dental restorations were made using Sirona Connect. Dentsply Sirona has now enhanced its in digital lab connections with the latest…

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Over 8 million Brits admit using an illegal tooth whitener

Almost half (45%) of UK adults who whiten their teeth use an illegal provider, new research has shown. The research, carried out by White Glo, found that 75% of people in the UK aren’t happy with the shade of their teeth, with 24% reverting to teeth whitening. One Facebook user from Glasgow told White Glo of her own story…

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Ease festive hardship with BDA Benevolent Fund

The BDA Benevolent Fund is calling for your donations to help those in the dental profession in less fortunate circumstances. Christmas is an extra reminder of what life can bring – good or bad. We are asking you to spare a thought for those within the profession who are struggling this festive season. Dentists aren’t…

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Dental profession rallies behind six-year-old

The dental profession is rallying to get behind Elliot, a six-year-old with cerebral palsy, to help crowdfund £25,000-renovations to his home. Elliot, a happy and sociable boy, was diagnosed with congenital ataxic cerebral palsy when he was two-and-a-half, the least common type of the disorder, affecting around only 5% of all people with cerebral palsy. Unfortunately Elliot’s home is no…

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View the ‘How to help sensitivity patients live life without limitations’ CPD event

Two hundred dental practitioners came together at The Royal Society of Medicine in London to attend an exclusive Colgate CPD event on ‘How to help sensitivity patients live life without limitations’. Dr Javid Mustafa, specialist in prosthodontics, honorary lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons and a dental practitioner in a busy specialist practice in London,…

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Dentsply Sirona announces expanded distribution in Great Britain

Dentsply Sirona is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Wright Health Group Ltd. For more than 30 years, Wrights, the Dental Supply Company, has been a significant partner for Dentsply Sirona, selling the company’s consumable range. This new agreement, effective 1 October 2017, will expand the market opportunity for Dentsply Sirona’s specialist brands and integrated solutions. Wrights…

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Germany and Brazil are coming to Wembley

Club Wembley is the dedicated hospitality tier at Wembley Stadium, offering an exclusive membership to see some of the finest sporting and entertainment events at one of the world’s best venues. With qualification secured for the 2018 Fifa World Cup, November will see England take on the top two Fifa ranked teams, Germany and Brazil.…


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