Blog
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Shining the spotlight on: Jenny Gill from mydentist, Padiham Road, Burnley
Jul 25, 2016, 10:10 AM
No two days are the same for a busy dental nurse, says Jenny: “If I’m in surgery it’s very busy. I work with a dentist 2 days per week who does Denplan, private, NHS children and implants.”
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Pre-schoolers brush up on their dental education as classroom with a difference arrives in Newcastle
Jul 25, 2016, 10:08 AM
Pre-schoolers from Kenton Park Nursery School were all smiles on Monday 4th July as mydentist’s mobile dental classroom arrived in Gosforth to teach them how to maintain a happy, healthy mouth.
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Fluoride Facts
Jun 28, 2016, 13:01 PM
Last week, we launched our summer Fluoride campaign, promoting awareness to parents around the UK that their children can receive fluoride varnish treatments for FREE on the NHS at mydentist!
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We ‘smiled it pink’ recently to support Bridge2Aid
Jun 28, 2016, 13:00 PM
After last year’s hugely successful effort, National Smile Month once again partnered with dental charity Bridge2Aid to support Smile in Pink Day.
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Some mouthy facts to mark international kissing day
Jun 28, 2016, 12:59 PM
Today is international kissing day which aims to make us appreciate a kiss in its own right and spread the love.
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Meet our young dentist of the year 2016, Affan Saghir
Jun 28, 2016, 12:58 PM
How many dentists receive poetry from their happy patients? Meet Affan - part of an emerging ultra-modern breed of dentists who are changing people’s perceptions of the dental health industry.
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Give your child superpowers this summer
Jun 28, 2016, 12:56 PM
As a parent, there are few better things you can do for your child than help them look after their oral health, yet nearly one quarter of children under five suffer from tooth decay, making it one of the nation’s most common childhood diseases.
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The mydentist 2016 clinical conference
Jun 28, 2016, 12:54 PM
You may have noticed we went a bit social media crazy in June, as 10th - 11th June marked our 2nd mydentist Clinical Conference, and it went down a storm!
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Guest blog - How to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist
Jun 28, 2016, 12:50 PM
Dental fear is one of the most common reasons people avoid seeing the dentist. It stops many of us seeking help from a dentist when we need it.
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Guess what… We’ve launched our first TV campaign
Apr 11, 2016, 08:20 AM
We’re super excited to share that our first TV advertising campaign launches in Yorkshire and the Humber today – with the hopes of urging people to go to the dentist and help tackle high rates of dental decay in the county.
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We’re urging people in the UK to register to detect early signs of oral cancer.
Mar 23, 2016, 10:10 AM
At mydentist, we’re urging patients to register for NHS treatment after research revealed an 88 per cent jump in cases of mouth cancer and a link between gum disease and breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
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Despite the longstanding belief that most dentists are male, we marked international women’s day by highlighting that a whopping 60% of our dentists are female!
Mar 23, 2016, 10:03 AM
On International Women’s Day, we released the claim that the landscape of dentistry has changed dramatically in recent years, with women becoming increasingly influential across the industry.
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3 out of 4 people DON’T use chewing gum as part of their dental health regime… Here’s why dentists say they should
Mar 23, 2016, 09:34 AM
It isn’t always possible to brush our teeth during the day, particularly after meals when we are out and about, and sugar-free gum is a great way to protect your teeth when there isn’t a toothbrush in sight.
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While your kids get hopping mad for Easter, don’t forget to look after their teeth!
Feb 29, 2016, 11:49 AM
It only seems like yesterday we were reminding parents to keep an eye on the sugar intake over Christmas, and now it’s time to put our prevention pants on again, as the Easter egg feast is on the horizon!
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The mydentist Smile Mobile is educating children around the UK how to have a happy healthy mouth!
Feb 29, 2016, 11:19 AM
Sadly, almost a third of UK children develop tooth decay. But, the good news is it’s entirely preventable. Regular visits to the dentist along with a good diet and brushing technique help children avoid problems with their teeth and gums.
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An update on our work with Bridge2Aid
Feb 29, 2016, 11:07 AM
Mydentist is so honoured to be gold unity partners with clinical charity, Bridge 2 Aid, and we recently received an update on our annual donation – which goes towards training clinical officers in Tanzania so they can provide emergency dental care.
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Mydentist sheds a more positive light on our oral hygiene to mark National Toothache Day!
Feb 29, 2016, 10:55 AM
Most of us were so busy buying pancake mixture on February 9th that we weren’t even aware that it was also National Toothache Day (ironic, we know!).
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be an orthodontist? We recently spoke with Peter Boyd, Orthodontist at mydentist’s Orthosolutions Leeds, about his career
Feb 10, 2016, 10:32 AM
Peter, who grew up in Northern Ireland, qualified as a dentist at the University of Glasgow in 2002. He undertook his specialist orthodontic training at Leeds Dental Institute and York Hospital.
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Interview with Farshea Khan an inspirational mydentist Hygienist
Feb 10, 2016, 10:29 AM
My passion for a career in dentistry began at a very young age when I came into a regular contact with a myriad of dental professionals.
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Half term is here – take advantage!
Jan 22, 2016, 10:34 AM
Why not make your life a little easier this February half-term and book your check-ups … and, guess what? mydentist is giving away the chance to win Colgate goodies for the whole family!
Events
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: