Crossbank Blog

Choosing the right dental practice and the right team to take care of your implant treatment is the first step towards your new smile. Whether you’re choosing to have implants to replace a denture that’s been restricting your enjoyment of food, or so that you know you can smile confidently again in photographs we know we can help and our primary focus will always be on giving you the...

With the warmer weather we’ve all been turning to iced drinks to keep cool, but, do they set your teeth on edge? If you have sensitive teeth Summer time can literally be a pain! But, what causes sensitive teeth and what can be done about it? All of our teeth are covered in a hard protective layer of enamel which covers the more sensitive and softer dentine that sits underneath. Commonly...

In 2001 it all started. The move from the city of Sheffield to the Lake district to have my own dental practice (I had only ever worked in practices owned by others). On 1st July, I took possession of a building on the main street of Kendal that had housed a dental practice for over 60 years. The Georgian building was tastefully restored and updated to modern standards and best practice for the...

Our very own Noel Perkins was recently interviewed by 'Dentistry Magazine' recounting his experience of the Dawson Academy's extensive training course. (This article originally appeared on dentistry.co.uk on 10/02/2015.) Dentistry: Tell us about yourself and your dental history Noel Perkins: I qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2001, and then completed four years of...

I moved to Cumbria from Devon around the same time as I turned 30.  I had to change dentist to keep up my attempt to keep my teeth as presentable as possible and the thought of our first meeting was of further dread.  By good fortune I overheard the conversation of my boyfriends family about Crossbank dental care and how good their treatment was.  Later that day I researched www....

So there we have it, it has finally happened.    Last Thursday I was awarded Fellowship to the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners of the Royal College of Surgeons.   The standards of competence for Fellowship are laid out in black and white in the RCS regulations;   Mastery indicates a level of expertise beyond competence,...

We recently attended the Westmorland Show, not a first visit for many of us, but our visit visit as both a practice and exhibitors! Here's what one of our Dental Hygienist's,Dawn Towart, made of it all! Having recently moved to the area I was excited to be not only attending, but taking part in the Westmorland County Show with the team at Crossbank Dental. With a record attendance of...

Two years ago I was asked to speak at Bredent Medical's conference in Munich and this year at their third biannual meeting I felt privileged to be invited again. Two years ago it was my first time on a big stage speaking to a large group of people, but this year was different. I didn't have the luxury of being the newbie on the block. I was no longer an unknown name, and couldn'...

My wife and I were fortunate enough to gain VIP tickets to the world premier of Alastair Lee and Leo Houlding's latest film; The Last Great Climb last Monday night. Whilst Alastair Lee as a film maker and director is not particularly well known in mainstream movie making, within the climbing community, his films are extremely well known for their excellent production and unusual flair and...

Ultimately it is trust, not risk that should guide our decisions. Trust in our chosen friends, colleagues, mentors and experienced professionals to help and advise. The risks involved with certain actions should and can be mitigated by connecting with those around us. In my professional world this applies to tooth replacements with dental implants. As an implant surgeon I mitigate risks for my...

I'm Neil Cooper and I am the clinical director and owner of Crossbank Dental Care, an Implant referral centre. I see my role as extending beyond replacing and restoring teeth with dental implants, but to developing and leading a first class support team. Having a vision of the future and guiding the practice towards it in terms of surroundings, ambience, and the delivery of excellence within...

Not long ago I found myself in Munich in a very nice hotel, up on stage in front of just over 600 people. I was there as a guest of Bredent Medical Systems, having been invited to talk about the implant work that I do. I don't find it easy speaking in public, and certainly standing in front of over 600 educated and esteemed colleagues, was way outside of my comfort zone. It was a 3 day...