Posts Tagged ‘Dentistry abroad’
Pencuick dentist takes 13,000-mile round-trip to treat patients on one of the world’s remotest islands
A dentist from Pencuick is looking forward to making a 13,000-mile round-trip to treat islanders on one of the world’s remotest countries. Penny Granger travels 6,500 miles from home to provide treatment for communities living on the Atlantic island of Tristan de Cunha, which lies between South America and Africa. The journey takes up to […]
Mission of Mercy Providing Free Dental Care in Reading, Pennsylvania
Local dentists, oral surgeons, hygienists and dental specialists are taking part in a day of providing free dental care to anyone who needs it at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. Mission of Mercy, running the event, hope to see 1,000 patients each day during the two-day event, and expect long lines of patients coming […]
Norwich dentist returns from ‘humbling’ experience helping refugees in Lebanon
A dentist from Norwich has returned from a ‘humbling’ experience providing dental care for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Dr Gautam Sharma visited a camp in Lebanon as part of a charity project run by Dental Mavericks. The aim was to provide those who have fled Syria with basic dental care and pain relief. Dr Sharma […]
Public health expert brands childhood decay a “disease of poverty” in New Zealand
A public health expert in New Zealand has branded childhood decay a “disease of poverty.” Dr Rob Beaglehole, co-author of a recent report focused on the consequences of childhood decay, said that it is clear that poorer children have a much higher risk of developing decay than kids from more affluent areas. The report, which […]
North London dental nurse travels to Cambodia to provide oral health education
A dental nurse from North London has travelled to Cambodia to provide oral health education as part of a charity project run by the Hope Agency. Puja Parmar, from Harrow, is spending time in rural villages located several hours from the capital city of Phnom Penh. Puja, 31, has taken a huge collection of oral […]
Dentaid volunteers make a difference in the Philippines
Volunteers from a Wiltshire-based dental charity are making a positive difference in the Philippines. Dentaid, one of the UK’s leading dental charities, runs volunteer projects all over the world and a group of volunteers are nearing the end of a spell in the Philippines. A team has been working tirelessly to provide local communities with […]
Devon dental nurse prepares for third volunteer trip in Africa
A dental nurse from Devon is preparing to participate in a volunteer project in Africa for the third time. Bridie Snelling from Newton Abbot will visit Africa for the third time in October in what will be her final charity mission. The 62-year old grandmother is preparing for another fortnight-long adventure where she will be […]
Scottish Dental Graduates Forced To Look Abroad For Training Places
Scottish dental graduates could be forced to accept jobs abroad due to a shortage of training places, it has been revealed. Representatives from the British Dental Association have suggested that dozens of students could leave Scotland for jobs overseas if a shortage in training jobs is not solved in the coming months. The BDA has […]
Dental Tourism Booming, As UK Residents Flee High Fees
Dental tourism is booming according to recent statistics, as more and more Brits head abroad to escape high dental fees. In the past, wealthy tourists from developing countries travelled to the USA and the UK for dental and medical treatment. However, a growing number of people from the UK are travelling abroad to save money […]
More Irish Dental Patients Going Abroad For Treatment
More dental patients are deciding to look abroad for cheaper treatment, according to the most recent figures. Northern Ireland and Eastern Europe have emerged as popular destinations or Irish patients, as prices are considerably lower than in the Republic. Figures show that prices in Dublin are particularly high and a large proportion of people have […]
