Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Local MP supports Halesowen dental team’s Macmillan coffee morning
Halesowen MP, James Morris, visited Halesowen Dental last month to support the team’s Macmillan coffee morning fundraiser. The team at the practice hosted the coffee morning and cake sale on Thursday 29th September as part of a national fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support. During his visit to the practice, Mr Morris was treated to […]
University of Portsmouth dentist recognised for ‘life-changing’ scheme for homeless people
A dentist from the University of Portsmouth has been recognised for her work on a ‘life-changing’ oral health initiative, which has made an incredible difference to homeless people in the city. Janani Sivabalan, a clinical teaching fellow at the university, was awarded the prize for Best Local Oral Health Initiative in the South at the […]
Wirral dentist raises thousands for Parkinson’s charity after completing mammoth cycle challenge
A dentist from the Wirral raised thousands of pounds for charity this summer after completing a mammoth bike ride from Lands End to John O’Groats. Andy Morton took on the gruelling challenge, which covers more than 1,000 miles, to raise money for Parkinson’s UK. Andy, 61, lives with the condition and wanted to raise funds […]
Dental charity appeals for more volunteers to provide free checks for children
A dental charity is appealing for volunteer dentists to come forward to provide free checks for children. The Dental Wellness Trust, which is based in London, is providing free dental check-ups for primary school children who cannot get appointments with local dentists. The charity has recently worked with Waulud Primary School and Nursery in Luton […]
Prima Dental donates £85,000 worth of equipment to Ukraine
Prima Dental has donated more than £85,000 worth of dental supplies and equipment to Ukraine. The firm, which is a world-leading producer of precision instruments, has provided sufficient supplies to drill and fill teeth for six months. Author, Leo Jurkiw, helped to oversee the donation. Leo liaised with staff at Prima Dental and took an […]
Dentaid mobile clinic treats 35 patients in Bury St Edmunds
A mobile dental unit run by the charity, Dentaid, provided free treatment for 35 patients on a visit to Bury St Edmunds on May 19th. The charity stepped in to help plug gaps in NHS dental provision in the county, which is one of the worst-affected areas in terms of dental access. Dentaid’s mobile van […]
London charity provides free dental care for refugees
A charity based in London has provided free dental care for refugees. The Dental Wellness Trust, which is based in Hampstead, recently offered free oral health sessions for children in the city, providing care for 35 refugees and asylum seekers. The charity aims to fill gaps in NHS provision, stepping in when people who need […]
Dental charity promotes good oral health during National Smile Month
The Oral Health Foundation is promoting good oral health for all during National Smile Month. National Smile Month is an annual campaign, which raises awareness of the importance of looking after the teeth and gums. Run by the foundation, the campaign encourages everyone to take good care of their mouths and understand the value of […]
Dentaid hosts third dental clinic in Suffolk amid worsening access issues
Dental charity, Dentaid, has hosted a third dental clinic in Suffolk as access issues continue to bite. The charity, which usually provides support overseas, as well as helping out with initiatives for rural communities and the homeless and vulnerable, visited Suffolk for the third time recently to offer free dental treatment for people who can’t […]
Yorkshire school calls in Dentaid volunteers to treat children who can’t get dental appointments
Volunteers from the dental charity, Dentaid, visited a Yorkshire school recently after the headmaster made an urgent call for help. Charlie Johnson, head teacher at Trinity Academy in Sowerby Bridge, contacted local public health officials as a result of children missing school and complaining about severe dental pain. Parents were not able to get appointments […]
