This International Self-Care Day, taking place on Friday 24 July, we are encouraging more people to make smile-care part of their regular routine. Unlike your skin, which can often recover with the right products and support, damage to your teeth can be much harder to reverse. A few simple, consistent habits can therefore make a lasting difference to your oral health. To help give smile-care the place it deserves, Dr Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, has shared the seven steps she wishes more people followed.

The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 is set to be banned in England from April 2027, following growing concern about their impact on young people’s health, wellbeing and education. Dr Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, explains how the sugar, acidity and caffeine found in energy drinks can affect teeth and shares practical advice to help families protect their smiles.

When it comes to looking after your child’s smile, it’s easy to focus on the everyday habits: brushing twice a day, choosing tooth-friendly snacks and keeping up with regular dental check-ups. But there is another simple step that can make a big difference to your child’s oral health as they grow: fluoride varnish.

We’re pleased to share an important update about mydentist Gold Street, Kettering. Following recent patient engagement and consultation with NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, we’ll be relocating the practice to a new, purpose-designed site in Kettering. From September 2026, you’ll be able to visit us at our new location, Tanners Gate Retail Park, Northall Street, Kettering, NN16 8AQ.

We’re pleased to share an important update for the community of Morden about mydentist London Road. Following recent patient engagement and consultation with NHS Southwest London Integrated Care Board, we’ll be relocating the practice to a new, purpose-designed site just one mile away. From July 2026, patients will be able to visit us at our new location, mydentist Ravensbury Court, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6AN.

We’re proud to share that we’ve recently opened 10,000 new NHS dental places across Scotland, helping more patients access the care they need. We know that finding an NHS dentist in Scotland – particularly one accepting new patients – can still be challenging. In some areas, private care often fills the gap, with rural and coastal communities facing the greatest demand. That’s why we’re focused on improving access and supporting more people to get the care they need, closer to home. We’re now welcoming new NHS patients across nine of our practices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas, making it easier to access affordable dental care.