Dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania

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A British dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania. Bridge2Aid, a charity that provides dental training, as well as treatment for those living in rural villages, has attracted plaudits from dental professionals all over the country.

Laura-Anne Johnstone is just one of many volunteers who have visited the African country with the organisation. Laure-Anne, who works for mydentist, said that the experience of spending time out in Tanzania with the charity was incredibly rewarding, not just because people had access to the care they needed, but also and perhaps more importantly, because the charity is leaving a legacy. It has established a training programme, which enables practitioners out in Tanzania to develop and pass on their skills to benefit local people. Once they’ve undergone training, they can get out and about, using their skills to bring dental care to more and more people.

During Laura-Anne’s stay in Tanzania, the team she worked with helped over 500 people over the course of two days, and she left feeling hugely satisfied that the Tanzanian practitioners would build on the roots established by the Bridge2Aid volunteers.

The average income is just $1 per day in Tanzania, and for most people, going to the dentist is an unaffordable luxury. Bridge2Aid is working hard to enable more people to access basic dental services, and to improve standards of oral health in years to come.

Paul Tasman, fundraising and communications manager, said that the charity has attracted a number of long-term supporters over the years, and this has facilitated the continued expansion of training programmes and development projects.

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