Blog
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It’s all smiles in Northern Ireland
Jan 11, 2016, 14:00 PM
With six state of the art practices launching across Northern Ireland, mydentist are providing more reasons than ever, to create a brighter smile.
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Guest blog! What’s it like being a CSM for mydentist?
Dec 18, 2015, 15:33 PM
Ruth Patefield, clinical support manager (CSM) for East Lancashire and Bradford/Halifax speaks to us about her role.
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One of our dentists is travelling to Greece with sister for Christmas refugee appeal
Dec 18, 2015, 15:30 PM
One of our dentists from our Llangefni practice in Wales is preparing to become one of only a small number of British dentists to deliver emergency aid to refugees in one of the hardest hit areas in Greece this Christmas.
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It’s all smiles in Edinburgh as we launch two luxurious private dental practices!
Dec 18, 2015, 15:21 PM
We’re delighted to be debuting two stylish, contemporary practices in the vibrant heart of Edinburgh. The sites at Commercial Quay and Frederick Street will both offer cutting edge standard dental treatments, as well as the latest in cosmetic dentistry procedures.
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mydentist supports local football team set up in memory of practice managers nephew
Dec 18, 2015, 15:14 PM
Big Smile Blog Editor, Nicole Addy, tells us about how mydentist has helped a local football team stand out from the crowd with brand new kits
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Christmas is around the corner, are you thinking about your children’s teeth this Christmas
Nov 26, 2015, 09:30 AM
Remember the catchy Christmas jingle ‘All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth’? As your children dig into selection boxes and festive treats, perhaps there’s a message in this old song that we should be heeding.
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Did you know you could donate your unwanted dental metals to charity?
Nov 20, 2015, 11:01 AM
We raise lots of money around the business through fundraising events, and last year we introduced a brand new initiative called Star Refining, whereby our practice teams offer patients the chance to donate their unwanted metals such as crowns and bridges,. These are then melted down and cashed in – with ALL of the profits going to Children with Cancer UK.
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Interested in facial aesthetics? mydentist goes the extra mile to ensure patient care
Nov 17, 2015, 11:08 AM
As we get older, we start to become wearier of our appearance and the lines that start to appear on the surface – and there’s plenty of ways nowadays to support your beauty regiment whether you’re male or female. But, with all the facial aesthetics options available on the market at the moment, what’s the best option for you.
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Oral hygiene - what changes as we get older?
Nov 2, 2015, 14:49 PM
Throughout our life, there’s one basic routine which we all need to maintain as part of a healthy lifestyle – a good oral hygiene routine! Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental check-ups. However, the natural aging process does take its toll on your teeth and there are a number of issues in your senior years which can impact on your oral health.
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It’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, so let’s take action!
Nov 2, 2015, 14:43 PM
Mouth cancer is one of the UK’s fastest increasing cancers, with cases up by almost 40 per cent in the last decade and 70 per cent of cases diagnosed in men.
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mydentist support centre teams are taking on the Movember Challenge!
Nov 2, 2015, 14:40 PM
November is here, and amongst the dark nights, fireworks and chilly air, there’s one thing which November is becoming more and more known for – Moustaches!
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TRICK OR TREAT? mydentist’s Halloween with a difference features on the MailOnline
Nov 2, 2015, 13:47 PM
This weekend a dentist from our Manchester practice at Stevenson Square couldn’t resist getting involved in a spot of trick or treating. But, instead of handing out sugary, cavity causing sweet treats she dished out toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste to all the little ghosts and ghouls who knocked on her door – even the MailOnline stopped by to find out more.
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It’s witching hour, protect your children from frightful tooth decay this Halloween
Oct 19, 2015, 15:50 PM
Earlier in the year, we carried out research which show that a scary 41% of parents don’t ensure that their children's teeth are brushed twice a day. This is particularly concerning at this time of year, as it’s really important to protect your young ones from the Halloween treats they inevitably collect.
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mydentist is on a mission to educate the nation on children’s oral health
Oct 19, 2015, 15:48 PM
Around a quarter of UK children develop tooth decay by the time they start school, making it the nation’s most common childhood disease. Shockingly, more than 25 per cent of 2 to 5-year-olds have one or more cavities, and it’s the same for kids aged 12 to 15 years old.
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mydentist launches its attack on plaque
Oct 19, 2015, 15:45 PM
After months of design and production, The Plaque Attack, is now is available free to download from Apple and Android. The app has been launched as part of our Kids’ Club initiative, which aims to educate children on the benefits of maintaining good oral health and clarify what foods are good and bad for your teeth.
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mydentist sponsors the training of two clinical support officers in Tanzania
Oct 14, 2015, 08:06 AM
At mydentist, we’re really passionate about our partnership with dental charity Bridge2Aid – an amazing charity that provides emergency dental care training for health care workers in all remote rural communities of developing countries
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Don’t take the risk for a whiter smile!
Oct 9, 2015, 10:05 AM
As people in the UK go to new lengths to get the Hollywood smile, we’re urging patients to come and speak to us about our amazing Phillips Zoom whitening treatment.
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Winters coming. Fight the flu
Oct 5, 2015, 12:34 PM
Brrrrr, winter’s on its way and it’s about that time to start thinking about protecting you and your family from the frightful flu virus!
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Welcome to the Big Smiles blog!
Sep 22, 2015, 08:23 AM
We’re beyond excited to launch our Big Smiles blog with the world; it’s really important for us to share what’s going on in all aspects of mydentist – and boy do we have a lot to share! In a business which has over 10 million patients and over 7500 colleagues, there’s never a dull day or a minute of rest – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Over 400 of our clinicians gather in Birmingham for the first mydentist clinical conference
Sep 16, 2015, 13:31 PM
Word’s cannot explain how excited we were to see some of the UK’s top dentists, orthodontists, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists gathered together at the brand new Vox Centre in Birmingham, for the first mydentist clinical conference.
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: