Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Lambourn Dental Assistant to Provide Treatment for Refugees in Greece
A dental assistant from Lambourn is preparing to travel to Northern Greece to provide much-needed dental care for hundreds of refugees. Victoria Whitfield, who is based at Cousins Dental Practice, will travel to Thessaloniki as part of a project run by Dentaid. She decided to take up the opportunity after hearing of the plight of […]
Henley Dentist Takes on 100 Mile Walk for Cancer Charity
A determined dentist from Henley took on a 100 mile walk for a cancer charity over the weekend. Patrick Chen from Blandy House Dental Practice, was joined by his wife Britgitte for the hike, which took place over three days. The duo is tackling the Howard’s Way Walk to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer […]
Barry Dentist Reaches £4k Fundraising Benchmark as he Prepares for Everest Climb
A dentist from Barry has raised more than £4,000 for charity as he prepares to climb Mount Everest this winter. Ken Chow, an experienced climber who has already conquered Ben Nevis and Mount Kilimanjaro, will set off on the expedition on the 5th November. He has already raised £4,397, which will be donated to Bridge2Aid. […]
Govan Dental Nurse Hopes to Bring Smiles to Malawi
A dental nurse from Govan is hoping to bring smiles to Malawi as she gears up for a charity venture, which will involve working in tricky conditions with very basic equipment. Caroline Coghlan, from Coia & Associates, will leave for Africa on the 12th September. She will be joined by fellow dental professionals for the […]
Botesdale Dentist Reaches Dizzy Heights on Charity Climb
A dentist from Botesdale reached the dizzy heights last week as he successfully scaled some of the UK’s highest peaks as part of a charity challenge. Dr Martin Sulo joined a team of fellow dental professionals for the Three Peaks challenge, which involves reaching the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in 24 […]
Sheffield Cancer Charity Appeals for Information Following Collection Box Theft at Dental Surgery
Members of staff at a cancer charity based in Sheffield are appealing for information after collection boxes were stolen from a local dental practice and a café. Thieves have taken boxes on display at Dore Dental Care in Causeway Head Road and Dore and Scott’s Pantry in Broomhill. The boxes contained donations for Cavendish Cancer […]
Kingsbridge Dental Team Braves the Mud for Charity
A dental team from Kingsbridge has taken part in a muddy challenge for charity. The team from Absolute Dental braved the Pretty Muddy 5K to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The course contained a number of obstacles including cargo nets, climbing walls and slippery tunnels and the dentists and nurses navigated their way to […]
Mission of Mercy Organisers Prepare for Huge Dental Event in Missouri
Representatives from the Mission of Mercy are joining forces with hundreds of volunteers to host a huge free dental event in Missouri this weekend. On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August, the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena will become a temporary dental clinic, with doors opening at 5am. During the two day event, hundreds of local […]
Halifax Dental Practice Sponsors Charity Water Slide Event
A dental practice in Halifax is sponsoring a charity event that enables people to enjoy a ride on a giant water slide in the town centre. The slide will be set up at Woolshops Shopping Centre on Saturday 13th August and all proceeds from the event will be donated to Overgate Hospice in Elland. The […]
Ryedale Dentist Takes on Cycle Challenge to Fund New Antibiotics Research
A dentist from Ryedale is taking on a cycle challenge to fund valuable research for new antibiotics. Birdgate Dental’s Sarah Glover is riding 20 miles per day for 20 days to raise money for Antibiotics Research UK. The money she raises will go towards pioneering research into developing new antibiotic drugs. Sarah chose the theme […]
