Dear all,

I just have to add my experience. In short, HESHAM EL-ESSAWY SAVED MY LIFE when all others could not help me.

The way I was before I did not want to go on. I followed all procedures and have seen great improvement back to my old self. I play football twice a week and since the treatment have run a half marathon and numerous 10km races, none of which i would have been able to do beforehand.

I have temporary fillings. This was included on my quote from the dentist and these will be made permanent shortly, once we are completly sure that the mercury has gone.

I have no reason to praise Hesham other than he is my dentist. I am a lawyer working in London who did not know him beforehand. You can reach me at raygee77@hotmail.com and I would be happy to respond.

I am also only interested in the best, correct information being available to all and thought it important to add my story. As a lawyer I understand patient confidentiality and legal privilege. I also understand what defamation is. What I would say is that, we are all here to help each other - not argue. If somebody makes a bold statement then we all have the right to defend ourselves. Perhaps we could accept that rather than turn the whole thing into a witch hunt.

The greatest shame of all is that for people like myself, if there is misinformation then they may lose the opportunity at receiving the best treatment available. I sought treatment from 3 prominent 'mercury free' dentists before meeting Hesham so I know what I'm talking about. I was also given his personal number and find him extremely approachable.

I hope you can all take my comments in good spirit.

Best wishes to all.

Ray