Posts Tagged ‘Tanzania’

Winchester dental nurse completes gruelling triathlon to raise funds for charity trip to Tanzania

Winchester dental nurse completes gruelling triathlon to raise funds for charity trip to Tanzania

A dental nurse from Winchester has completed a gruelling triathlon to raise money to fund a charity trip to Tanzania. Victoria Jones, from Bupa Dental, tackled the course, which comprised a 1-mile swim, an 11-mile cycle and a 7-mile run, dressed as a giant tube of toothpaste. The ambitious nurse will use the money she […]


Stamford dental nurse to join volunteer programme in Tanzania

Stamford dental nurse to join volunteer programme in Tanzania

A dental nurse from Stamford is set to join a charity volunteer programme in Tanzania. Natasha Bray, 33, has been selected by Bupa Dental Care in Stamford to participate in a volunteer scheme run by Bridge2Aid. The charity has been working in Tanzania for several years now, and their main aim is to train and […]


Welsh dental hygienist gears up for fifth visit to Tanzania with Bridge2Aid

Welsh dental hygienist gears up for fifth visit to Tanzania with Bridge2Aid

A dental hygienist from Wales is gearing up for her fifth visit to Tanzania with the dental charity, Bridge2Aid. Yvonne Wood, from Yvonne Wood Dental Hygiene at The Courtyard in Glansevern, will travel to Tanzania on the 22nd June, as she prepares to help out with the charity’s Dental Volunteer Programme. The programme, which is […]


Burnley dental nurse prepares for once in a lifetime charity trip to Tanzania

Burnley dental nurse prepares for once in a lifetime charity trip to Tanzania

A dental nurse from Burnley is gearing up for the trip of a lifetime to Tanzania. Stephanie Wilson will travel to the African country as part of a project run by the charity Bridge2Aid. Stephanie was one of just three Oasis Dental Care employees chosen from more than 350 dental professionals across the country who […]


Dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania

Dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania

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. […]


Wotton Dental Practice Pledges Continued Support to Bridge2Aid

Wotton Dental Practice Pledges Continued Support to Bridge2Aid

A dental practice in Wotton-under-Edge, which has already raised thousands of pounds for Bridge2Aid, has pledged continued support to the charity. The practice has already raised around £200,000 over the course of the last eight years for the charity, which supports projects to train new dentists and provide basic dental care in Tanzania. Owners Shaenna […]


Plymouth Dental Charity Hosts Evening To Share Photos And Stories Of Missions Abroad

Plymouth Dental Charity Hosts Evening To Share Photos And Stories Of Missions Abroad

A dental charity based in Plymouth hosted a special evening to showcase the work of volunteers on a recent trip to Tanzania. SmileStar, which was founded by Dr Mitesh Badian, welcomed around 50 dentists, dental nurses and representatives from Plymouth dental clinics to the event. The SmileStar charity night took place at the Plymouth Dental […]


Southgate Dentists To Donate Their Wages To Bridge2Aid

Southgate Dentists To Donate Their Wages To Bridge2Aid

The dental team from a practice in Southgate is hosting two Saturday morning dental clinics to raise money for the charity, Bridge2Aid. The team from Adams Dental are giving up 100 per cent of their earnings to the charity and the clinics will take place on the 22nd and 29th March. Dr Adams has recently […]


Devon Dentists Making A Difference In Tanzania

Devon Dentists Making A Difference In Tanzania

Dentists in Devon are using their skills and experience to make a difference to people in Tanzania. Dr Mitesh Badiani, from Plymouth, was leading a dental charity trip for SmileStar, which provides basic dental care for people living in some of the world’s poorest communities. On the third day of the clinic, Dr Badiani and […]


Hinckley Dental Nurse On A Mission To Fund Charity Trip To Africa

Hinckley Dental Nurse On A Mission To Fund Charity Trip To Africa

A dental nurse from Hinckley is on a fundraising mission to enable her to visit Tanzania as part of a team of volunteers working for the dental charity, Bridge2Aid. Karen Orton, from Earl Shilton Dental Practice, is hoping to raise £1,800 to pay for flights and accommodation; she has already visited the remote villages of […]