Ben Atkins
@Ben_Atkins
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Dr Atkins is a dentist with a difference, an oral health ambassador and a media dental expert. Ben says the key to great dentistry is communication & listening.
Manchester
Joined March 2009
Victoria Atkins says her husband's sugar job is no conflict. That’s welcome news, because voluntary action from industry to cut sugar has been an abject failure. The sugar levy has forced their hand on reformulation. Govt needs to go further and faster. https://t.co/gNWZhHxl8x
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Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests.
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Celebrating 75 years of NHS dentistry; As we mark 75 years of the National Health Service, @Ben_Atkins explains why some hard work will guarantee a bright future for NHS dentistry. https://t.co/ycKMA4QXeu
#dentistry #nhsdentistry #nhs #75yearsofnhs
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Toothbrushing – brush up to level up; @Ben_Atkins discusses the importance of effective toothbrushing and teaching patients to prioritise it. https://t.co/lluzsOcZ9o
@smilemonth @dentalhealthorg
#dentistry #toothbrushing #patienteducation
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Did you know it's National Smile Month? Poor oral health has been described as a "disease of poverty". It's one that has a knock on effect on the whole body. In this 'Hope in the Deep End' episode we spoke to experts Dr Ben Atkins & Dr Christina Worle. https://t.co/ehVliOdvGO
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@Ben_Atkins oral health ambassador & dental expert, has warned about the effects of the bottomless prosecco brunches as more and more people are suffering enamel erosion due to the sugary alcoholic drink. Read more https://t.co/xsLN8o1IxL
#tootherosion #teeth #oralhealth
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Ramadan and Dentistry @BritishIMA @CGDent
@fgdp_uk @Agilio_Dental
@NmNadia @digitaldentis
@Bridge2Aid @dentaid_charity @Ben_Atkins @IanWilsonB2A @bagg_jeremy pls rt - https://t.co/WjqyGKpEIo
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This #WorldOralHealthDay, EXTRA Gum, in association with Wrigley's Oral Healthcare Programme, and @Ben_Atkins present ten top tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. https://t.co/e68z9yxQ79
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Webinar next week will provide a lot of info clarifying changes to the use of skill mix in NHS dental practice. Speakers inc NHSE, GDC, BSA, Dental Protection & discussion with practice owners & key stakeholders
Still time to register For ALL dental team https://t.co/lvUgArEUVD Completely free to attend @TheBDA @CGDent @FGDP_UK @BADT1963 @SBDNuk @BADNUK @BSDHTUK @simon_hearnshaw @RebeccaVHarris @RajRattan14 @GDC_UK @NHSEngland @Agilio_Dental
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This is going to be an amazing event for all the dental team over 500 registered https://t.co/uH3M7JVlvd
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@Ben_Atkins FREE live event for the whole dental team https://t.co/uH3M7JVlvd
@simon_hearnshaw @britishfluorid1 @SBDNuk @brettduane2 @BSDHTUK @Gerodontology @bascd_uk @BADNUK @CGDent
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Pharmacist Bina Patel told The Pharmacist that she continues to encounter patients who are struggling to access dental appointments: https://t.co/2IA98sYK4H Pharmacists, is this something you are seeing in your work?
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@Pharmacist_News Thank you for sharing and for featuring one of our Trustees @Ben_Atkins in your article, it's great to raise awareness of the role pharmacists can play in signposting potential mouth cancer sufferers.
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Finally unveiling a book project that started 2 yrs ago,56 contributors kindly said "yes!" to my request for an insight into their professional role. #Thankyou @DebbieHemington @RoyAnthony58 @shrenikshah2110 & Steve for sharing their journey. #oralcancer #mouthcancer #headandneck
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For those that missed our Health Inequalities Training Day you can catch up on all the recorded talks here https://t.co/21OQQoSmvp
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Our next speaker spotlight is Beth from @_Lifecentre Salford. Beth helps coordinate the Healthy Holidays Partnership with @SalfordCouncil and works to transform a community with full tummies and therapeutic engagement. Free tickets for our training day 👇 https://t.co/R1LkOrdO2e
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1 week to go until our Health Inequalities Training Day. We have a fantastic line-up of speakers including experts in Primary Care, Oral health, Asthma, community health and much more. Book your free ticket today https://t.co/R1LkOrdO2e
#NHS #TeamGP
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Join @WHFEvents on the 21st June to discuss dentistry in England with speakers including @GDC_UK @KingsCollegeLon @CareQualityComm @the_ddu @GaryMitchellRN @englandsteeth @AlbadriSondos @LDCHantsIOW_Web @larkhamhouse @Ben_Atkins @TheBDA! More info: https://t.co/IJUiERcQPQ
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John Milne, one of my hero’s in dentistry, talking all things @CQCProf and some really amazing insights into cqc managing dentistry
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So excited
Our Health Inequalities Training Day is covering all aspects of community healthcare including dentistry. @christinaworle and @ben_atkins will take us through trauma-informed dentistry and best practice of working in deprivation. Book your free ticket 👇 https://t.co/R1LkOrdO2e
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