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.

At mydentist, we recognise the value that armed forces experience brings to our practice teams. Across the business, colleagues with backgrounds in the RAF, Army and Royal Navy bring strengths such as teamwork, communication, adaptability, discipline and leadership. These qualities continue to support strong practice teams and consistent, compassionate care for patients. This Armed Forces Day, we’re celebrating colleagues and clinicians whose careers have been shaped by the British armed forces, from those who served to those who trained alongside military teams, and the skills they continue to bring to patient care.

mydentist Trinity Walk, Wakefield has officially opened following a £2 million investment, bringing together our teams from Bond Street and Rishworth Street into one larger, modern practice. The new practice, which opened on 17th June 2026, marks a significant investment in dental care for the Wakefield community, as well as improved facilities for colleagues and clinicians.

At mydentist, we know that taking care of our people helps them take care of millions of patients every year. That is why we are significantly enhancing our family-friendly benefits from October 2026, alongside continued investment in pay, development and wellbeing for colleagues across our 500+ practices and Support Centre.

At mydentist, we’re always proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our people – and this summer, one of our very own is heading to the international stage. Paige Brooks, Head Nurse at mydentist Avalon House in Sunderland, has been selected to represent Team GB Lionesses at the Legends Ball Hockey World Championships 2026 in Slovakia. Competing against top international teams such as the USA and Canada, Paige’s selection marks a major milestone in both her sporting and professional journey.