At mydentist, our focus is on delivering outstanding patient care so you can feel confident in your smile and your oral health. This November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, so as the UK’s leading dental care provider, we want to shine a light on mouth cancer and talk about other important oral health issues such as gum disease, to ensure that you feel comfortable reaching out to your dentist if you have any concerns about your oral health.  

Pumpkin spiced latte season is well and truly here, with the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and coffee filling the air. As tempting as it is to indulge in your favourite pumpkin spiced coffee or flavoured hot chocolate as the cold weather creeps in, it's important to think about how these popular autumnal drinks can affect your dental health—especially when it comes to coffee and teeth staining.  

We all know sugar can be a little too tempting. But intermittently indulging in your favourite sugary snacks is unlikely to do lasting damage to your smile, especially if you have a regular oral health routine. But are your teeth trying to tell you that you've overdone it? Do you know the signs that you're eating too much sugar?

Dr Humnah Javid, a newly qualified associate dentist at mydentist Glossop, is embarking on an incredible journey to Uganda this September, as she joins the charity Dentaid in providing essential dental care to communities in need.  With a heart for helping others and a passion for dentistry, she is excited to contribute her skills and time to make a real difference in the lives of those she will be helping.   In this blog we learn more about Humnah, her upcoming trip and what inspired her to become a dentist - plus, more on how you can get involved and support Humnah ahead of her trip! 

As the UK’s leading provider of dental care, an important part of our work at mydentist is encouraging good oral health practice in our patients, ensuring that their teeth and gums are well cared for and their oral health is maintained.   This World Heart Day, we wanted to discuss research linking the health of your gums with the health of your heart. Join us as we explore gum disease and the importance of a consistent oral health routine in limiting the impact poor gum health can have on your cardiovascular health and well-being. 

At mydentist Thetford, Lewis is a standout team member - valued not just for his skills but for his unconventional journey into dental nursing. A qualified plumber, Lewis finished his trade apprenticeship in 2022 before starting work on construction sites and in his local community, piping boilers and fixing taps.    Lewis's journey from plumbing to dental nursing is a realistic example of how skills from one profession can transfer to another, sometimes in unexpected ways. Whether you're curious about a career change or interested in the daily life of a dental nurse, learn more about Lewis' experiences with the UK's leading provider of dentistry and his advice for those considering a career in dental nursing.