Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Windsurfing Dentist Set for North Channel Record
A dentist from Belfast is set to become a record breaker after crossing the North Channel in just 1 hour 40 minutes. Chris Loughridge, a dental surgeon who spends most of his time treating patients with troublesome teeth, has set a new record for windsurfing from Northern Ireland to Scotland. He managed the journey in […]
Weymouth Dental Student to Volunteer in Sri Lanka
A dental student from Weymouth is preparing to travel to Sri Lanka this summer as part of a volunteer project to help people suffering from advanced dental diseases. Camilla Llewelyn, a third year student at Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry in Plymouth, will spend three weeks of her summer holidays assisting dentists out in […]
Middlesbrough Hygienist Scales Ben Nevis to Raise Mouth Cancer Awareness
A dental hygienist from Middlesbrough successfully reached the summit of Ben Nevis last month as part of a charity challenge to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Gillian Fenwick, who was crowned ‘Dental Hygienist of the Year’ at the National Dental Awards this year, has marked another amazing achievement by climbing to the summit of the […]
Portsmouth Hygienist Returns from ‘Fulfilling’ Charity Trip to Morocco
A dental therapist and hygienist has returned from a challenging but hugely rewarding charity trip to Morocco. Portsmouth-based therapist Umama Bagum was part of a team of 11 volunteers who visited rural Morocco as part of a project run by Dentaid. Mr Begum studied at the Dental Academy at Portstmouth University and now works at […]
Dentistry from the Heart Helps Over 100 Patients in Simcoe County
More than one hundred people received free dental care as part of a charity programme in Bradford, Simcoe County last week. The team at Bradford Family Dentistry provided more than $27,000 worth of dental care free of charge on Friday 27th May as part of the Dentistry from the Heart initiative. The scheme involves dentists […]
Dental Nurse Signs Up for Dungannon Strictly Come Dancing Competition for Marie Curie
A dental nurse from Dungannon has signed up to take part in a local Strictly Come Dancing competition in aid of Marie Curie, a charity that cares for people with terminal illnesses. Lorna Ritchie from Thomas Street Clinic will participate in the event, which is being organised by Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The […]
Celebrities Take to the Golf Course to Support Elleven Dental’s Charity Day
A host of celebrities tuned out to support a charity golf day organised by Elleven Dental. Lewis Moody MBE and cricketer Ed Giddins were among those who pitted their wits against the greens and bunkers in aid of the charity Smile Train. The golf day took place on the 13th May at Buckinghamshire Golf Club. […]
Amesbury Dental Duo Returns from Moroccan Dental Mission
A dental duo from Amesbury has returned from a charity mission in Morocco. Dentist Mark Inman was joined by his colleague, dental nurse Rachel Forrester, on the trip, which was organised by Dentaid. The duo, who can usually be found at Ivydene Dental Practice, was part of a team of eleven volunteer dental professionals. During […]
Trainee Dental Nurse Swaps Gloucestershire for Morocco to Embark on Charity Mission
A trainee dental nurse has swapped the comfort of a Gloucestershire dental surgery for the mountain villages of Morocco in a bid to help those in need. 17 year old Megan Timbrell will visit the village of Khizana in the Rif Mountains to provide people who have never seen a dentist before with basic treatment. […]
Hucknall Dental Therapist Returns Home to Offer Hundreds of Zimbabweans Free Dental Care
A dental therapist from Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, travelled thousands of miles to help people in need in her native country, Zimbabwe. Monica Zendera, who grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in 2003, spent two weeks helping out at schools, hospitals and orphanages in April. Monica was part of a team of volunteers who […]
