Archive for the ‘Free Dental Care’ Category
Northumberland residents anxious as future of NHS dental practice remains uncertain
Residents in Northumberland are feeling uneasy after it was revealed that an NHS dental practice in the region could close. Patients who are currently registered with Coquetdale Dental Practice are facing an uncertain future after it was confirmed that discussions were underway to determine whether or not the practice will close. The clinic, which is […]
Bristol dental students offer free treatment for those without a dentist
Students from the School of Oral and Dental Sciences at the University of Bristol are offering free dental treatment for members of the public who are not currently registered with a dentist. Students, who undertake treatment under the supervision of qualified dentists, are offering services including crowns, bridges, fillings and scale and polish treatments free […]
Hundreds queue for free dental care in Maryland as concerns grow for access to affordable treatment
Hundreds of people waited patiently in line for hours to attend a free dental clinic in Salisbury, Maryland on Friday (12th May). Before sunrise, long lines of people had gathered outside Wicomico Civic Center in the hope of securing an appointment at a free dental event hosted by the Mission of Mercy. Over the course […]
Bedford dental practice to host free event as part of National Smile Month
The owner of a dental practice in Bedford has announced details of a free event, which will be held to celebrate National Smile Month. Dr Minesh Patel, from Chrysalis Dental Practice, has invited local people to attend a free dental event on the 10th June as part of an effort to support National Smile Month. […]
Free dental clinics draws the crowds in Mount Airy
A free dental clinic drew huge crowds in Mount Airy this weekend (Saturday 1st April). Hundreds of people turned out to take advantage of free dental treatment, which was provided as part of the Dentistry from the Heart scheme. Crowds gathered at the clinic owned by Dr John L Gravitte in the early hours of […]
Free dental checks to be made available for the self-employed in Ireland
Around 500,000 self-employed people in Ireland will be able to access free dental check-ups as part of a scheme revealed in last year’s budget. The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that self-employed people and farmers and dependent spouses will be entitled to one free check-up or eye test per year according to new guidelines, […]
Mission of Mercy reveals plans for 2-day free dental event in Pensacola
The Mission of Mercy has confirmed plans for a 2-day free dental event in Pensacola, Florida later this month. The charity, which runs free dental events all over the US in conjunction with state dental associations, will fund the event at Woodham Middle School. On the 24th and 25th March, Pensacola residents will be able […]
Kirklees committee to vote on funding for dental scheme for the homeless and vulnerable
Members of the Kirklees Council district committee for Mirfield and Dewsbury are preparing to take a vote which could provide a dental scheme aimed at the homeless and vulnerable with thousands of pounds’ worth of funding. The Council members will decide whether to allocate funding worth £7,060 to a pilot scheme, which will provide homeless […]
Dentaid targets vulnerable dental patients in pilot project in Bradford
One of the UK’s leading dental charities, Dentaid, has set up a pilot project in Bradford with the aim of targeting some of the country’s most vulnerable dental patients. The charity, which supports dental ventures in developing countries, has been working on a project at Bevan House Primary Care Centre in Piccadilly. The centre provides […]
Dental programme hailed a success by prisoners in Scotland
A new dental programme has been hailed a success by prisoners in Scotland. Dentists from Dundee University have been working with prisoners at Perth Prison as part of a project named People in Prison. The group of professionals has spent time with inmates, teaching them about oral health matters and encouraging them to brush up […]
