Avinash PatelHere’s the key graphic as discussed in my lecture for Colgate. Click the image to view full size.
Ben AtkinsDental training in the UK, and the monitoring of dental treatments is the best in the world. Making sure patients are safe, missing...
Here’s the key graphic as discussed in my lecture for Colgate. Click the image to view full size.
Dental training in the UK, and the monitoring of dental treatments is the best in the world. Making sure patients are safe, missing...
I’m Ben Atkins, and this is my website.
Why would a dentist have his own, personal website? Two reasons, really. Firstly, I think patients should know more about the person they trust to look after their teeth. Secondly, I’ve often been asked by people, in both healthcare and the media for my opinions on dentistry and related subjects.
So whether or not you fall into either of those categories, this site has been designed to help you find out all you want to know.
These are my current thoughts, personal musings and concern things that have interested me or happened to me.
Blogs are funny things. Everyone starts them with the best intentions, but the truth is I don’t have anyone writing this except me – so apologies if it’s some time between postings, I’ll have been busy!
As well as being a dentist in Manchester, I’m greatly involved in wider professional activities, not least as a Trustee of the Oral Health Foundation. This still leaves time for my family, my hobbies and passions – which I’ll share with you.
I hope you find the collection of topics interesting, informative and occasionally amusing …and if you have anything you’d like to hear my views on, just email me at [email protected].
Growing evidence suggests that improvements in oral health can lead to better overall health outcomes for patients. However, collaboration between medical care and dental care in England is limited, despite [...]
I’ve recently accepted an invitation to feature as an Oral Health expert on comparethetreatment.com. The website features all forms of cosmetic surgery, and there is a dedicated Oral Health Zone. [...]
The National Association of Primary Care is a leading national membership organisation. It represents and supports the interests of all healthcare professionals, working across the breadth of Primary [...]
NHS Contract Reform is a very hot topic. In the December issue of Dentistry, Sophie Bracken reported on the key points of a round table debate. Taking Part As a part of their ‘In Front’ (IF) [...]
Exciting times this week! Leading oral health charity the British Dental Health Foundation has changed its name to the Oral Health Foundation. As a Trustee of the Charity, we’ve experienced growing [...]
In connection with the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme, along with my colleague Professor Liz Kay, I presented a workshop for aspiring dental students at the BDA Conference in April 2014. You can [...]
I’m frequently asked to speak at industry events and enjoy the opportunity to debate current issues with colleagues in the profession. At the 2014 Dentistry Show, I chaired a discussion about Dental [...]
Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme, supports the Dental Profession I am involved with the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme. Wrigley are the world’s leading manufacturer of chewing gum. But in addition, [...]
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