Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Retired Dental Duo Reveals Plans to do Charity Work in Africa
A husband and wife team who have worked at a dental practice in Dunstable for over 26 years has retired. Peter and Lorinda Le Roux have worked and lived for over 26 years in Dunstable and recently took the decision to retire. The duo bade farewell to colleagues and patients at Darrell House Dental Surgery […]
Stroud Dental Nurses To Tackle 10k Run For Charity
Two dental nurses from Stroud are preparing to tackle a 10km run to raise money for a charity, which supports the parents of stillborn babies. Kerry Robertson and Gabriela Vilela are taking on the London 10km run on Sunday 13th July to raise funds for Sands. Sands was established in 1978 and has helped hundreds […]
Dental Hygienist Raises £2,000 For Mouth Cancer Charity After Completing 500 Mile Walk
A dental hygienist from Brighton has raised almost £2,000 for charity after successfully completing a 500 mile trek from Scotland to Brighton. Christina Chatfield spent a month walking in aid of raising awareness of mouth cancer and successfully completed her mission on the 19th June. The owner of the Dental Health Spa set off from […]
Somerton Dentists Don Onesies To Raise Money For Dentaid
A team of dentists and nurses crawled out of bed still wearing their pyjamas to treat patients on the 4th July. The team from Apex Dental Centre went to work in onesies to raise money for the dental charity, Dentaid. Members of staff wore a range of prints and designs, from stars and hearts and […]
Forensic Odontologist To Swap Plymouth for Timor-Leste for Charity Mission
A forensic odontologist is preparing to leave Plymouth for Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, to help with a charity project. Simon Crewe will be taking part in an initiative in the eastern part of the island of Timor, which is organised by the dental charity, Dentaid. He will part of a team of volunteers […]
Dental Charity Urges Public To Watch What They Eat After Survey Flags Up Poor Dietary Habits
Britain’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has urged people to watch what they eat after a survey revealed that most people don’t give their teeth a thought when doing their weekly shop. The survey found that almost three quarters of participants did not give their oral health any thought when planning meals […]
Northwich Dental Clinic Awarded Mouth Cancer Foundation Accreditation
An East Cheshire dental clinic has been awarded accreditation by the Mouth Cancer Foundation. The clinic, which runs at Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary, has been granted full membership of the charity’s accreditation scheme. The scheme, which has recently been launched, is designed to promote regular screening and early diagnosis in a bid to reduce the number […]
Epic Charity Walk Nears End For Brighton Hygeinist
A dental hygienist from Brighton can see the end in sight of her 500 mile charity walk. Ms Christina Chatfield, is nearing the end of a walk she started on May 19th and should arrive in Hove, at the Big Beach Cafe after starting 500 miles away in Kirriemuir, Scotland. All in the aid of […]
Hundreds Expected To Turn Out For New York State’s First Mission Of Mercy Clinic
The organisers of a charity dental clinic in Troy, New York State, are expecting large crowds to gather in the next few hours. This will be the first Mission of Mercy clinic to take place in the state. The clinic will open its doors to patients on Friday morning and dentists, nurses and hygienists will […]
Brighton Dentist Still Smiling 370 Miles Into 500 Mile Charity Walk
A dentist from Brighton is still smiling, despite suffering from blisters and shin splints, as she attempts to walk 500 miles from Scotland to Brighton. Christine Chatfield is around 370 miles into the 500 mile walk and is expected to finish the challenge on Monday 19th June. Christine decided to do the walk to […]
