World Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20th March 2025, raises awareness to oral health being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. This year we partnered with Tempdent to raise awareness about children's oral health for World Oral Health Day - and what we as dental professionals, can do to support the parents and carers of children in helping their families develop good oral health routines for life.

At mydentist, we’ve launched our new limited series Know the Drill – designed to offer insight, guidance and peer-to-peer support for dental professionals across the UK – Know the Drill is a podcast for clinicians, created  with clinicians.   Featuring four episodes, Know the Drill brings together expert voices from within the mydentist Clinical Network, offering practical advice on mentorship, digital dentistry, professional development, wellbeing and more.

At mydentist, we know that professional growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes guidance, experience and a supportive network to help dental professionals develop their skills and confidence. That’s why our mentorship programme is at the heart of what we do, offering dentists the structure and encouragement they need to take the next step in their careers.

In episode 2 of Know the Drill, Clinical Development Advisors Rosanna Posl and Ruairi Leonard shared their experiences of introducing clear aligners into their practice, the benefits of this treatment and how clinicians can get started. 

In this guide, we explore the effects of fasting on dental health and offer tips for maintaining oral hygiene during Ramadan. After all, you’ll want to keep your teeth and gums in top condition for when Ramadan ends, so you can celebrate Eid without worrying about your smile.  

In celebration of the people working at mydentist and our patients who identify as women, we’re publishing a series of blogs throughout the month of March that explore topics relevant to dentistry. These blogs will aim to celebrate the achievements of women at mydentist who are contributing their expertise to addressing oral health concerns across the UK and provide advice on maintaining your oral health through key stages of life, such as childhood, pregnancy and menopause.