Blog
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“I am proud to be a black female dentist”
Oct 20, 2021, 23:00 PM
Black history month may have first originated from the USA in the early 1920s but was first celebrated in UK in 1987. Nonetheless, it is good to see we are continuously improving the awareness of the growing diversity of the British culture
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Our Excellence Award winners 2021!
Oct 8, 2021, 09:53 AM
The winners of the {my}dentist Excellence Awards 2021 have been revealed at our second ever virtual awards event
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Black History Month
Oct 6, 2021, 23:00 PM
The theme for Black History Month this year is ‘Proud to Be’, and through my preparation and reflection for this piece, I had to think deeply about what this really meant for me.
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I thrive off the job and the company I work for
Sep 29, 2021, 23:00 PM
Sophie Etherington, PM at {my}dentist Padiham Road in Burnley, who won Practice Manager of the Year at this year’s Dental Awards, was recently interviewed by The Probe about her achievement and why practice management has always been her career choice.
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Our latest Dental Nurse Hero is….
Sep 29, 2021, 23:00 PM
Daniella started at Poole as a receptionist, coming from a background in care work. After three months in the position, she enrolled as a Student Dental Nurse, going on to qualify as a Dental Nurse. She’s thoroughly enjoyed working alongside dentist, Dr Kunal, and spending time building strong relationships with their patients.
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Pack up or pack it in: Sugar swap guide for lunchbox snacks
Sep 22, 2021, 10:55 AM
Check out our handy guide to make sure your child's packed lunch isn't putting their smile at risk.
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{my}dentist launches new recognition scheme with ClearCorrect
Sep 12, 2021, 23:00 PM
To celebrate the success of the ClearCorrect clear aligner brand at {my}dentist a recognition scheme has launched to reward top performing clinicians and practice teams.
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{my}dentist announces record investment in salaries
Sep 6, 2021, 23:00 PM
{my}dentist has announced a record investment of nearly £4million into the salaries of its frontline practice colleagues to ensure clinicians have access to the best support network in the sector.
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Decrease your sugar intake to start the day the right way
Sep 1, 2021, 09:47 AM
Do you know how much sugar is in your bowl each morning? We've reviewed some of the most popular cereal options to see how they compare in sugar content.
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Reduce your sugar content without losing your cool
Aug 13, 2021, 09:19 AM
We've taken a closer look at the sugar content in our favourite frozen treats to see which ones low temperature matches their low sugar content and which ones are sugary enough to make you shiver.
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Changing careers during Covid-19
Aug 9, 2021, 23:00 PM
After 30 years with the same dental practice Dr Jane Samways decided she needed a new career challenge and joined the {my}dentist practice in Wyke Regis in April 2021.
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Our Dental Nurse Hero for July is….
Jul 8, 2021, 23:00 PM
This month we’re shining the spotlight on Emma Mitchell, who is a dental nurse at {my}orthodontist, The Crescent, Plymouth.
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Junk food adverts banned before 9pm
Jun 25, 2021, 10:09 AM
The government recently announced that there will be a ban on paid ads for junk food before 9pm, including products high in sugar, fat and salt.
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Celebrating pride at {my}dentist
Jun 23, 2021, 23:00 PM
Our third and final story is told by Clinical Support Manager, Mark Bloor…
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{my}dentist wins the RoSPA Healthcare Services Health and Safety Award
Jun 17, 2021, 23:00 PM
Kearsley-headquartered {my}dentist, is celebrating after winning an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.
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Celebrating Pride at {my}dentist
Jun 13, 2021, 23:00 PM
Our second story of the month is told by Rob Devlin, Head of Resourcing...
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The new normal needs a new approach to clinician support
Jun 9, 2021, 23:00 PM
Nyree Whitley, Group Clinical Director, discusses how {my}dentist has evolved the support it offers clinicians so they can not only meet NHS expectations, but also grow their private incomes and develop their careers.
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Clear braces with the dentist or through the post?
Jun 9, 2021, 14:17 PM
There are many companies that provide aligners online which can be sent directly to your door in a matter of weeks. The convenience of this might seem like a dream come true to some people... but is what you're doing safe and right for you?
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Our Dental Nurse Hero for June is…
Jun 3, 2021, 23:00 PM
Introducing June’s Dental Nurse Hero, Gillian Armstrong from {my}dentist Heaton Smile in Newcastle upon Tyne!
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Celebrating Pride Month at {my}dentist
Jun 1, 2021, 07:04 AM
This week marks the beginning of Pride which is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. At {my}dentist, we want to share the personal stories of some of our senior clinicians and operational team about coming out and the importance of being proud of who they are. The colleagues who share their stories also hope that in their confidence to speak out that they will inspire or help others.
Events
At mydentist we have a busy schedule of online and face-to-face CPD designed to support clinicians and dental nurses in developing their careers. We partner with industry experts to deliver training in a range of diverse topics. Colleagues who currently work at mydentist can register via the mydentist academy. The online webinars available for external clinicians can be accessed here: