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Practice manager and part-time shepherdess - Andrea's journey at mydentist

Here at mydentist, we love showcasing what helps our teams thrive outside their 9-5. As the UK’s leading provider of dentistry, we ensure our Support Centre, Academy, in-practice colleagues and the self-employed clinicians who choose to work with us across our 530+ modern practices have the support they need to thrive – both inside and outside of work. It's always great fun to see what life at mydentist looks like to them – and to see our new people values, launched earlier this year, live in action. We caught up with Andrea Grocott: by day, dedicated practice manager at mydentist Liverpool Road and mydentist Cherry Orchard in Newcastle Under Lyme. By night, devoted shepherdess to her beloved flock of lambs!

Oct 30, 2024
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Trick or Treat: Dentist-approved Halloween lunchbox snacks

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.

Oct 30, 2024
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Crafting, ClearCorrect and career flexibility - Samina's journey at mydentist

Earlier this year, we debuted a new set of people values, developed with input from over 3,500 participants across all levels of mydentist, to reflect our commitment to putting our people and colleagues first. We caught up with Mrs Samina Price, a self-employed dentist based at mydentist Buckshaw Village to learn more about her experience of the flexibility and choice she can access at mydentist.

Oct 23, 2024
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Looking after your oral health with advice from Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist

At mydentist, our focus is on delivering outstanding patient care so you can feel confident in your smile and your oral health. This November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, so as the UK’s leading dental care provider, we want to shine a light on mouth cancer and talk about other important oral health issues such as gum disease, to ensure that you feel comfortable reaching out to your dentist if you have any concerns about your oral health.

Oct 22, 2024
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How is your pumpkin spiced latte affecting your teeth?

Pumpkin spiced latte season is well and truly here, with the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and coffee filling the air. As tempting as it is to indulge in your favourite pumpkin spiced coffee or flavoured hot chocolate as the cold weather creeps in, it's important to think about how these popular autumnal drinks can affect your dental health—especially when it comes to coffee and teeth staining.

Oct 09, 2024
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Top 3 signs you’re eating too much sugar

We all know sugar can be a little too tempting. But intermittently indulging in your favourite sugary snacks is unlikely to do lasting damage to your smile, especially if you have a regular oral health routine. But are your teeth trying to tell you that you've overdone it? Do you know the signs that you're eating too much sugar?

Sep 18, 2024
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Newly qualified dentist to deliver emergency care in Uganda

Dr Humnah Javid, a newly qualified associate dentist at mydentist Glossop, is embarking on an incredible journey to Uganda this September, as she joins the charity Dentaid in providing essential dental care to communities in need. With a heart for helping others and a passion for dentistry, she is excited to contribute her skills and time to make a real difference in the lives of those she will be helping. In this blog we learn more about Humnah, her upcoming trip and what inspired her to become a dentist - plus, more on how you can get involved and support Humnah ahead of her trip!

Sep 18, 2024
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