Research we did last summer suggested that children consume 5X as much sugar during the summer holidays than they do during term time with a fifth of parents admitting their child’s oral health also declines in the holidays. Kids can be a tough crowd, we know. With all the excitement of the summer holidays even the routine tasks can become a chore or long forgotten. We want to help you make sure your kid’s teeth are gleaming all year round with these fun games to make cleaning their teeth more fun than glum.

A recent survey by the British Dental Association showed that 75% of NHS practice owners in England are struggling to fill vacancies while up to 67% of NHS dentists said they were looking to scale back how much work they did over the next 5 years.

{my}dentist has been presented with a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping colleagues and patients get home safely at the end of the working day.

Dr Maria Otero Coves has worked at mydentist High Street, Bargoed, for nine years. She was one of the first clinicians to offer mydentist’s new, affordable private approach as part of an initial pilot programme.

Amanda Evans (Mandi as she prefers to be known) is a brilliant example of an ordinary person who encourages her team at mydentist Kandy Lodge, Wrexham, to do extraordinary things.

National Smile Month starts this week and it aims to promote good oral health. It’s a great time to review your oral health routine and make sure that you are doing all the right things to look after your mouth, including seeing the dentist and hygienist as often as they recommend.