Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
New dental scheme run by Portsmouth University offers life-changing treatment for the homeless
A new dental scheme run by Portsmouth University is providing a “lifeline” for homeless people in the city. The university’s dental academy has been offering free dental care for local people living on the streets as part of a programme to support the community and provide experience for trainee dental nurses, dental therapists and hygienists. […]
Inverclyde dentists donate Christmas gifts to put smiles on local children’s faces
A dental team from Gourock, Inverclyde has been spreading Christmas cheer after deciding to skip the traditional Secret Santa in favour of buying gifts for local children. The team from Dentistry on the Clyde bought presents to donate to Children in Poverty Inverclyde instead of buying presents for each other. Each staff member pulled an […]
Lanarkshire dental nurse spreads festive cheer after collecting gifts for underprivileged children
A dental nurse from Lanarkshire is helping to spread festive cheer after collecting Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Emily Lynch, from Cambuslang, has collected more than 200 presents, providing five different charities with gifts to pass on to children who might not get much this Christmas. Emily and her friend Zoe appealed for extra gifts […]
Dental charity raises awareness of common causes of oral cancer
A dental charity is raising awareness of the leading causes of oral cancer in a bid to reduce the prevalence of the disease and encourage the public to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Oral Health Foundation is raising awareness of the ‘big three’ causes of mouth cancer to educate people about the risk factors and […]
London dental practice offers support for local homeless community
A dental practice in London is making a positive difference to the local community by offering support for the homeless. Dr Ghassan Al-Shaikh Radi, from Acton Town Dental Practices, has launched a new scheme to help local homeless people. Smile Again has been in the pipeline for many years and the team is delighted that […]
Dentaid mobile unit provides urgent dental treatment for patients in Suffolk
A mobile unit run by the charity, Dentaid, is providing urgent dental treatment for patients in Suffolk. Dentaid recently visited Bury St Edmunds, setting up in a church car park. The dental van was staffed by a volunteer team, which was on hand to offer emergency treatment for patients in need. Mum-of-four, Samantha Miller, was […]
Cockermouth dental team collects coats for the homeless
A dental team from Cockermouth has been collecting coats for the homeless ready for winter. Staff at Goodwin Dental Practice launched an appeal weeks ago in a bid to collect spare coats to hand out to people sleeping on the streets this winter. The collection ends on November 2nd. The project is part of a […]
Dental trio runs the length of Scotland to raise money for charity
A dental trio has successfully completed a gruelling charity challenge after running the length of Scotland. Stuart Campbell and Ryan Stewart, from Loanhead Dental Practice and Paddy Watson, who is based in Edinburgh, covered 420 miles, running from John O’Groats to Gretna Green. The team completed the route in 11 days, with the shortest daily […]
Dentist’s Bollywood ball raises thousands for charity
A glamorous Bollywood ball organised by dentist, Jas Gill, raised thousands of pounds for charity last month. On September 18th, hundreds of party-goers descended on London’s Hilton Paddington to celebrate everything Bollywood for a good cause. The Bollywood Dentist Ball was launched by Jas Gill and came about after the popular dentist set up a […]
Dundee University student launches website to raise awareness of the dental needs of patients with Down’s Syndrome
A student from Dundee University has launched a new website to raise awareness of the dental needs of patients with Down’s syndrome. Rebekah Sadok was inspired to create the site by her brother, Jeremy. Jeremy, 37, has Down’s syndrome and Rebekah wanted to use his experiences and those of others with Down’s syndrome as the […]
