Here’s the key graphic as discussed in my lecture for Colgate. Click the image to view full size.
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].
In October 2014, I was asked to contribute to a detailed feature article by Lisa Salmon, in the Northern Echo entitled “The Whole Tooth”. The feature concentrated on Children’s Oral Healthcare [...]
CBBC Newsround picked up on a survey showing that nearly one-in-eight 3 year olds in England has tooth decay. Frequently, according to experts, sugary drinks and food can be to blame. We put together a [...]
Starting out in Dentistry can be a challenging experience financially as well professionally. Leading website Dentist’s Provident blogged about this issue back in May 2014 and I was delighted to be able [...]
Another insightful article by Chloe Lambert, from the Mail Online (Health) investigating the need for us to spend £3.5billion per annum on over the counter health products. Once again I was delighted [...]
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 [...]
Very proud to have won the 2013 National Association of Primary Care “Innovator of the Year” award for a unique package of Dental Innovations around Surgery visits, following new NICE guidelines [...]
This was a terrific piece written by Chloe Lambert for the the Mail Online (Health) highlighting the tell-tale health warnings written all over our faces. Once again, there is some great insight in the [...]