Gum disease is one of the world’s most common health conditions, yet it’s often overlooked until it becomes serious. Known as a ‘silent disease’, gum disease, also called gingivitis, or periodontitis in its advanced stages, can progress painlessly, causing irreversible damage to your teeth, gums and even your overall health. However, it is preventable and can be easily treated when it is found early enough.   That’s why awareness of gum disease matters every day, not just when you’re showing signs or symptoms of the condition. We spoke to Dr Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer here at mydentist, to get her insight into the groups of people who NEED to know about gum disease. If you fall into one of the seven groups below, you may want to pay extra attention to your oral health.

The Clinical Advisory Board is an important part of our commitment to building a clinically led and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute to the future of dentistry. Through this group, we ensure that the voices of clinicians, dental nurses and wider clinical teams are represented at every level of decision-making. It’s one of the many ways we bring our People Values – We Respect Each Other, We Grow Together, We Achieve as One – to life across the organisation.  By listening to the insights and lived experiences of our teams, we can continue to shape a workplace where people feel supported, recognised and inspired to deliver the best possible care for patients. The Board’s growth reflects our long-term commitment to clinical collaboration, transparency and shared success. =

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.  

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, we’re committed to investing in our practices across the UK so our patients can continue to access the very best dental care. Each year we invest more than £50 million into improving our network, helping us to create modern, welcoming spaces that benefit both patients and our teams.  Most recently, we’ve invested £1.2 million in Berkhamsted, where we’ve merged and relocated our practice to a brand-new home in Orbital House. 

At mydentist, we’re committed to investing in our practices across the UK so our patients can continue to access the very best dental care. Each year we invest more than £50 million into improving our network, helping us to create modern, welcoming spaces that benefit both patients and our teams.  Most recently, we’ve invested £700,000 in Kirkby, where we’ve relocated our practice to a brand-new home on Telegraph Way.