Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Batley Dental Practice Supports Local Charity
A dental practice in Batley has become the first business in the town to lend its support to a charity scheme that aims to support people affected by learning disabilities. Eclipse Dental Care in Branch Road is supporting Safe Places, a charity campaign run by Mencap, the aim of which is to provide people who […]
London Nurse Visits Philippines To Help Children Born With Cleft Lip And Palate
A nurse from South London has visited the Philippines, her birth country, to help children born with a cleft lip and palate. Ellen Paniamogan was born in the Philippines and completed her nurse training there before moving to the UK. She decided to return to her native land as part of a charity mission to […]
Loving Grandparents Donate Money To Cleft Lip And Palate Charity
A couple from Suffolk has donated hundreds of pounds to a charity, which helps their grandchildren, who were born with a cleft lip and palate. Michael and Monica Weekes asked for donations, rather than gifts, in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple, who have two grandchildren who were born with a cleft lip […]
Rhos-On-Sea Dentists Heading For Sudan
A team of dentists from Rhos-on-Sea, near Conwy, are preparing for a mission to Sudan. Ken Foxall and his wife, Alison, will be leading a team for a month-long visit to Nzara in South Sudan. The team will spend a month carrying out basic dental procedures and teaching basic dental skills, such as tooth extraction. […]
Dentist’s Christmas Party Raises Thousands For Charity
Dr Nilesh Parmar has raised thousands for charity after hosting a festive party in London. Dr Parmer’s Ice White Xmas Party was held in aid of Crisis, a charity, which supports homeless people; the party, which was held at Holborn House, raised more than £3,000 for the charity. Dr Parmar said that the party was […]
Billingham Dentists Celebrate Movember Success
The dental team at Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham is celebrating after raising hundreds of pounds by growing moustaches for Movember. Fourteen members of the dental team showed off the results of their month-long growth as Movember drew to a close; seven of the dentists, five dental laboratory staff, the practice’s stock controller and the […]
Recipe Book Raises Money For Mouth Cancer
A recipe book, which was compiled by the late Richard Horner, a well-known figure in the dental industry, is now available to download. All proceeds from the book will go to the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Richard was instrumental in the establishment of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which has become […]
John Lennon’s Tooth Necklace Reaches Gloucestershire On UK Tour
A unique piece of memorabilia is touring the UK to raise awareness of mouth cancer; a DNA necklace, made from John Lennon’s tooth, has been displayed in several dental practices across the country over the course of the last month and the tooth has now reached Gloucestershire. The necklace, which is a silver peace sign […]
John Lennon’s Tooth Reaches Chorley On UK Tour
John Lennon’s tooth is currently on display at a Chorley dental practice as part of a UK tour to try and raise awareness of mouth cancer. The team at Southport Road Dental Practice dressed up in 60’s fancy dress to welcome the unique exhibit, which has been made into a necklace by Hollywood jewellery designer, […]
American Dentists Making A Difference In Haiti
A dental team from Aspen Dental helped to spread smiles earlier this month when they visited Haiti. The team, which consisted of three dentists and two dental hygienists, visited the town of Jacmel, located three hour’s drive from the capital, Port au Prince. The team provided much-needed dental care in conjunction with Restore Haiti. The […]
