Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Glasgow Dentist to Run 10K Marathon for Charity
DPAS practice consultant Louise Bone, Glasgow, is set to run 10K this October in a local marathon to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme. The Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme was created by the Mouth Cancer Foundation, and aims to accredit dental practices that screen for oral cancer routinely, using the “2 Minutes […]
Lancashire Dental Team Raises Over £1,000 for Local Hospice
A dental team from Nelson, Lancashire, has raised more than £1,000 by completing the Lancashire Pennine 10K run. Dentists, nurses, hygienists and reception staff from Dentistry for All on Scotland Road successfully completed the 10 kilometre run and managed to raise a total of £1,288 for Pendleside Hospice. This was the third year the race […]
Retiring Budleigh Dentist Hosts Charity Bake-Off Competition
A dentist from Budleigh who is set to retire has helped to raise over a hundred pounds for a local charity by hosting a bake-off competition. Paul Maslen, who is retiring after 30 years in practice, invited colleagues, patients and friends to take part in the Big Devon Bake-Off to raise money for Hospiscare, a […]
Lisburn Dental Team Takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge
A dental team from Lisburn has followed in the footsteps of celebritie such as David and Victoria Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mark Wahlberg, by taking part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money and awareness for charity. The ice bucket challenge has swept the world, with thousands of people posting videos of themselves being covered in icy […]
Wirral Dental Practice Manager Prepares to Take on Tough Mudder for Charity
A dental practice manager from the Wirral is preparing to take on a test of endurance and strength this weekend in aid of a good cause. Stacey Collins will take on the grueling Tough Mudder challenge this Sunday to raise charity in honour of a former patient’s memory. Stacey will be scaling heights, battling muddy waters, […]
Bath Spa Dentistry Becomes Official Partner Of Bath Rugby
Bath Spa Dentistry has become an official partner of Bath Rugby for the new season. The practice, which is located on James Street West, will now provide players with oral health screening, dental treatment and bespoke mouth guards. The team will be starting dental checks in the coming days to ensure that the players are […]
Charity To Provide Reduced Rate Dental Care For Jersey’s Poorest Residents
A Jersey charity has negotiated discounted fees for health and dental care for the island’s poorest residents, it has been revealed. Love Thy Neighbour is working with local health providers to provide people on low incomes with cheaper medical and dental treatment. The charity has also been liaising with local vets, pharmacists and counsellors. Colin […]
Barry Dentist To Scale The Dizzy Heights Of Kilimanjaro For Charity
Barry dentist, Kenneth Chow, is preparing to scale the dizzy heights of Africa’s highest mountain for charity. Mr Chow, 32, will fly to Tanzania on Saturday to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Mr Chow, 32, is raising funds for Bridge2Aid, a charity, which supports dental projects in Africa and provides valuable resources and training in Tanzania. Mr […]
Colne Dental Nurses Prepare For Help For Heroes Challenge
Two dental nurses from Colne are preparing for a gruelling 24 mile hike to raise money for Help for Heroes. Leanne Walker and Kristina Bennett have both served in the forces and wanted to do something to raise money for the charity, which provides support for injured soldiers. The 24 mile trek will take place […]
Darlington Dentist Returns From Charity Mission in East Timor
A dentist from Darlington has returned from an enlightening trip to East Timor. Dr Jo Daly, who is based at Springs Dental Studio, spent two weeks volunteering on the island to provide dental care to local people and training to volunteers and students, who will now be able to use their skills to help hundreds […]
