It’s National Smile Month! Did you know that a third of British people only brush their teeth once a day? And almost half of...
I was delighted to present at the Dentistry Show at the NEC last month. I was presenting on the importance of behaviour change techniques...
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 me@drbenatkins.co.uk.
The city of York is hosting this year’s annual British Dental Industry Association Summer Conference, which is taking place at the Grand Hotel from 21st June. I am really honoured to have been asked [...]
I’m currently replacing my dental team’s uniforms and we featured in The Probe! Dr Ben Atkins, Clinical Director and Owner of Revive Dental Care in Greater Manchester, is currently in the [...]
Shocking research has revealed that nearly a third (31%) of 5-year-olds and nearly half (46%) of 8-year-olds in the UK have obvious tooth decay in their primary teeth. Also, it was found that, sadly, [...]
I’m excited to be speaking at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show which is taking place on 18 and 19 May at the NEC in Birmingham. Together with Anna Middleton, dental hygienist and founder [...]
I was honoured to be asked to take part in a recent roundtable event with key stakeholders from across the dental sector, hosted by the Association of Dental Groups, in partnership with LaingBuisson. We [...]
Philips has announced the launch of its new Sonicare ProtectiveClean toothbrush at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show later this month. To support the launch, I am working with Philips, alongside [...]
Damage to teeth from fizzy drinks was highlighted again on the latest series of the BBC’s Rip off Britain: Food from BBC1. I enjoyed filming part of an episode in Manchester, demonstrating the effects [...]
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Dental Review about engaging with my patients. I was interviewed along with dental hygienist Anna Middleton about the importance of engaging with a patient’s [...]
Here is the third and final part of the series of articles in Dentistry magazine. In this one, associate dentist at Revive Dental Care, Dr Jonny Stevens describes his experience of implementing the new, [...]
The Daily Mail featured an article this week on so-called ‘trendy’ methods of cleaning your teeth and I was very pleased to contribute. I’ve been asked about these other options many [...]
Ben Atkins
Ben Atkins
