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Everything you need to know about composite bonding
Jan 29, 2025, 00:00 AM
Whether you’re looking to fix minor imperfections or enhance the overall appearance of your teeth, composite bonding offers a versatile and minimally invasive solution. In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about composite bonding, from how it works to how long it lasts and how to contact your local mydentist practice to start your treatment journey.
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Why you need functional dental care before cosmetic dental treatment
Jan 29, 2025, 00:00 AM
Functional dental care forms the foundation for achieving long-lasting, successful results in cosmetic treatments. In this blog, we’ll explore what functional dentistry is, how it differs from cosmetic dentistry and why addressing oral health concerns is essential before you begin cosmetic treatment.
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Get ready to meet the team at mydentist Albion House, Sheffield
Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM
At mydentist, we’re investing more than £50 million every year in growing our practices, supporting our teams and building state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest technology. As part of this commitment, we’re merging and relocating practices to create modern spaces that offer outstanding patient care and an exceptional experience for both patients and our practice teams. Learn more about what sets our newly opened practices apart, meet the team that will be supporting our patients at mydentist Albion House, and find out where you can find updates on our latest practice openings.
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Celebrating growth and progression - Pietro's journey at mydentist
Jan 2, 2025, 00:00 AM
At mydentist, career development is at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer opportunities and the culture of growth that support team members in reaching their goals. Since starting as a student dental nurse in 2009, Pietro Capitelli, Nurse Recruitment Team Leader, has risen to become a vital part of our nurse recruitment process, earning recognition along the way, including a mydentist Excellence Award.
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Spreading smiles through charity with mydentist
Dec 17, 2024, 00:00 AM
At mydentist, we believe that giving back to our local communities is as important as providing outstanding dental care in our practices. This year, teams across the UK have gone above and beyond by supporting charities, raising funds and lending their expertise to make a meaningful difference. As we approach the festive season, we’re excited to share some of the incredible initiatives that have brought smiles to so many in 2024.
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Connecting communities through charity work with mydentist Formby
Dec 16, 2024, 00:00 AM
Charity work is more than an act of kindness for the team at mydentist Formby - it’s part of who they are. Led by Practice Manager Amanda Morris, who has worked within dentistry for over 30 years, the team has long been dedicated to giving back, raising money for causes close to their hearts and, most recently, volunteering with Dentaid to provide care to vulnerable communities. We caught up with Amanda to learn more about what inspires her, and her team, to dedicate their team time to such incredible causes.
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Helping patients smile from Glossop to Uganda – Humnah's story
Dec 4, 2024, 00:00 AM
In September we caught up with Dr Humnah Javid, a newly qualified associate dentist at mydentist Glossop, who was about to embark on an exciting trip to Uganda alongside Dentaid, a charity that provides essential dental care to communities both here in the UK and overseas. Now that Humnah is home, we visited Glossop for an update on the trip – including some insight into what she learnt during her time abroad and her plans for the future.
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Associate dentist & olive oil farmer – Dimitra's journey at mydentist
Nov 21, 2024, 00:00 AM
Born and raised in Sparta, Greece, Dr Dimitra Markopoulou grew up surrounded by olive groves, where harvesting and producing olive oil is a cherished tradition. Today, she and her family manage 20 acres of land in her home region, running a successful olive oil business alongside her dental career. For dentists, the right career is about more than just clinical expertise - it’s about creating a lifestyle that reflects your priorities, passions and goals.
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Building confidence and careers: Qadriya’s story at mydentist
Nov 18, 2024, 00:00 AM
At mydentist, we recognise that dental nurses are at the heart of our mission to deliver outstanding patient care. That’s why we prioritise investment in our teams, helping them achieve their career goals while balancing work and life. A shining example of this is Qadriya Momeni, Head Dental Nurse at mydentist Uxbridge, who was named Dental Nurse of the Year 2024 at the mydentist Excellence Awards. Her incredible journey demonstrates how a passion for dentistry, combined with the right support and opportunities, can lead to exceptional achievements.
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mydentist Coventry relocates to NEW state-of-the-at practice
Nov 12, 2024, 00:00 AM
We’re excited to announce that mydentist Coventry practice team have officially settled into their new home on Central Six Retail Park in Coventry. As of October 2024, the doors to a brand-new, state-of-the-art practice were opened, marking an exciting new chapter for us and for you, our patients.
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How your winter stomach bug can impact your dental health
Nov 11, 2024, 00:00 AM
As winter draws closer, so does the familiar wave of seasonal illnesses – from colds and flu to stomach bugs like norovirus, commonly known as the "winter vomiting bug." Beyond the typical symptoms, these winter ailments may also affect your dental health in ways you might not expect.
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Professional teeth whitening treatment at mydentist – Boutique Whitening, Enlighten Whitening and Philips Zoom!
Nov 7, 2024, 00:00 AM
A brighter, whiter smile can make a world of difference to your confidence. At mydentist, we believe professional whitening treatments are the best way to achieve safe, lasting results. Our carefully curated range of treatments – Enlighten Whitening, Philips Zoom!, and our latest offering, Boutique Whitening – ensure that everyone patient can find the right solution to match their lifestyle and goals.
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mydentist opens NEW dental practice in Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Nov 7, 2024, 00:00 AM
Exciting news for the community of Corstorphine! mydentist, the UK’s largest dental care provider, has just completed a significant relocation to a brand-new facility on St John's Road. This move, supported by a substantial £730,000 investment, marks a major upgrade in the dental care services available to residents of Edinburgh.
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What are dental implants and how do they work?
Nov 6, 2024, 00:00 AM
Are you struggling to eat your favourite foods? Or do you feel self-conscious about your smile due to missing, broken or loose teeth? Dental implants could be the solution for you. Offered at mydentist practices across the UK, dental implant treatment gives you the closest replacement for natural tooth and a permanent solution to your dental woes.
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Practice manager and part-time shepherdess - Andrea's journey at mydentist
Oct 30, 2024, 00:00 AM
Here at mydentist, we love showcasing what helps our teams thrive outside their 9-5. As the UK’s leading provider of dentistry, we ensure our Support Centre, Academy, in-practice colleagues and the self-employed clinicians who choose to work with us across our 530+ modern practices have the support they need to thrive – both inside and outside of work. It's always great fun to see what life at mydentist looks like to them – and to see our new people values, launched earlier this year, live in action. We caught up with Andrea Grocott: by day, dedicated practice manager at mydentist Liverpool Road and mydentist Cherry Orchard in Newcastle Under Lyme. By night, devoted shepherdess to her beloved flock of lambs!
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Trick or Treat: Dentist-approved Halloween lunchbox snacks
Oct 30, 2024, 00:00 AM
While it’s inevitable that Halloween brings its share of sugary indulgence, it’s important to balance the treats your children eat with healthy, tooth-friendly options when packing your child’s lunchbox this spooky season. We spoke to our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Nyree Whitley, to get her advice on looking after your children’s dental health, her top tips for avoiding the worst offenders and the small changes parents can make to create fun, festive snacks that promote good oral health this Halloween.
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Crafting, ClearCorrect and career flexibility - Samina's journey at mydentist
Oct 23, 2024, 08:19 AM
Earlier this year, we debuted a new set of people values, developed with input from over 3,500 participants across all levels of mydentist, to reflect our commitment to putting our people and colleagues first. We caught up with Mrs Samina Price, a self-employed dentist based at mydentist Buckshaw Village to learn more about her experience of the flexibility and choice she can access at mydentist.
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Looking after your oral health with advice from Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist
Oct 22, 2024, 13:15 PM
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.
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How is your pumpkin spiced latte affecting your teeth?
Oct 9, 2024, 09:16 AM
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.
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Top 3 signs you’re eating too much sugar
Sep 18, 2024, 07:03 AM
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?
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At mydentist we have a busy schedule of online and face-to-face CPD designed to support clinicians and dental nurses in developing their careers. We partner with industry experts to deliver training in a range of diverse topics. Colleagues who currently work at mydentist can register via the mydentist academy. The online webinars available for external clinicians can be accessed here:
