Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category
Mydentist reveals new charity partnership with Dementia UK
One of the UK’s largest dental chains, mydentist, has confirmed a new charity partnership with Dementia UK. Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in the UK and it can have a devastating effect on all aspects of health and wellbeing, including dental health. People with dementia may struggle with everyday tasks, such […]
Lancashire dental team completes charity walk in memory of much-loved colleague
A dental team from Lancashire has completed a charity walk in memory of a much-loved colleague who was sadly killed in a car accident. Staff from Bamford Dental Practice in Rochdale walked 11.5 miles in memory of Natalie Doherty, who was killed in an accident on the M66 motorway in May 2021. Natalie, 33, worked […]
Dental charity urges the government to increase funding to tackle backlogs
A leading dental charity has urged the government to increase funding for dental services to tackle growing backlogs. The Oral Health Foundation has called for ministers to make more money available, as teams struggle to work through waiting lists. Research conducted by the charity prior to this year’s National Smile Month campaign revealed that over […]
Stoke charities join forces to promote better dental health for children
Two high-profile charities in Stoke have joined forces to promote better dental health for children. UNHM (University Hospitals of North Midlands) Charity, which supports Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford, has teamed up with Stoke City Community Trust to launch a new campaign to boost oral health standards in the city. The campaign […]
Portishead dentist gears up for gruelling challenges to raise money for local charity
An ambitious dentist from Portishead is gearing up to face two gruelling changes to raise money for a local charity. Simon Robertson, from The Dental Clinic, will take on a Tough Mudder obstacle course and cycle more than 300 miles as he bids to raise more than £5,000 for a local counselling service. Simon is […]
Dentist raises thousands for Covid-19 relief programmes in India
UK-born Indian dentist, Nilesh Parmar, has raised thousands of pounds to support Covid-19 relief efforts in India. Nilesh decided to start fundraising after hearing about the terrible situation in India first-hand from his sister, Pratibha. Pratibha lives in Mumbai and was providing Nilesh with daily updates on the pandemic. India has experienced a rapid surge […]
Implant dentist raises over £15,000 for charity following unique auction
A well-known implant dentist has raised over £15,000 for charity after auctioning off a selection of unique items. Dr Julian Perry, an implantologist with decades of experience, decided to auction off an array of equipment and supplies to raise funds for Dentaid. Dr Perry’s lots included a saddle stool, a Durr V300 suction motor 2006, […]
Kendal dental nurse raises thousands for cancer charity during lockdown
A dental nurse from Kendal has raised thousands of pounds for charity during lockdown. Kian Palmer, a qualified dental nurse and treatment coordinator from Crossbank Dental Care, wanted to raise money after her mum, Norma, was diagnosed with cancer in January 2020. During the first lockdown, Kian set up a new virtual fitness community, encouraging […]
Dentist lists extensive collection of equipment on auction site to raise funds for charity
A dentist with over 30 years of experience in the industry has listed an extensive collection of equipment online to raise money for charity. Dr Julian Perry is selling his impressive collection on auction site, eBay, to raise funds for Dentaid. Dr Perry graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1983 and over the course […]
Brave dentist prepares to swim the English Channel to raise money for charity
A brave dentist from Sheffield is preparing to swim the English Channel to raise money for dental charity, Dentaid. Jim Lafferty is aiming to complete the challenge, which involves navigating choppy waters and negotiating currents, between the 9th and 15th of September. The shortest course is 21 miles, but with currents taken into account, Jim […]
