Archive for the ‘Free Dental Care’ Category
Concerns grow in Australia, as low-income families struggle to afford the dentist
A new survey has prompted concern over access to dental care for low-income families in parts of Australia. Research carried out by the New South Wales Council of Social Services (Ncoss) revealed that a growing proportion of people cannot afford to see a dentist on a regular basis. In a survey of 417 people from […]
NHS England to launch special care dental service in Lincolnshire
Representatives from NHS England have confirmed the launch of a new special care dental service in Lincolnshire. A new service, which is designed to target vulnerable groups with special dental needs, will be introduced in the area on Thursday 1st December. Initially, the programme will run for seven years; however, there is an option to […]
Hundreds of Refugees Receive Free Dental Treatment in Winnipeg
Hundreds of refugees received dental treatment this weekend thanks to an event hosted by Manitoba Dental Association and the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry. The Open Wide event was aimed at families who have been in Winnipeg for less than a year and enabled people who had never seen a dentist before to receive […]
Woodford House Dental Practice Offers Free Oral Cancer Screenings
The team from Woodford House Dental Practice in Woodford Green is offering free oral cancer checks this month as part of Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. Dr Anuj Desai is keen to get people talking about mouth cancer, a form of cancer he believes is overlooked. The number of people affected by oral cancer has almost […]
Swadlincote Dental Practice to Offer Free Oral Cancer Checks
A Swadlincote dental practice is offering free oral cancer checks in support of Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. The national campaign will run throughout November and dental clinics across the country will be encouraging patients to take advantage of short, simple screening checks. The team at Delph Dental Practice is doing its bit to get the […]
Success at Free Dental Event in Capehart
Last weekend, Capehart Family Dentistry gave back to the community as part of the Capehart Cares Free Dentistry Day. Operations leader and dental hygienist Melisa Ging said that it was the largest turnout in the event’s entire four year history. She said that in the past they say between 80 and 90 patients, but the […]
Thousands of People Expected at Free Connecticut Dental Event
The organisers of a free dental event in Hartford, Connecticut, are expecting more than 2,000 people to turn up at the XL Center this weekend. On Friday 16th September, the doors to the two day event will open, enabling people on low incomes and those without insurance to access the dental treatment they need. The […]
Bidwill Gears Up For Annual Free Dental Event
The residents of Bidwill, New South Wales, are preparing for the opening of an annual free dental event that has made a positive difference to hundreds of people. John Dacey, community minister, has encouraged those on low incomes, the unemployed, refugees and pensioners to get in touch and register for the clinic. It aims to […]
New Zealand Dentists Offer Free Treatment for Low Income Patients
Dentists across New Zealand volunteered their services free of charge recently as part of a programme to reach out to low income patients. 57 dentists across the country offered patients on a low income free treatment between the 8th and 14th August as part of a scheme run by Southern Cross Health Trust and the New […]
Dentistry from the Heart Welcomes 9 Local Volunteers
This month, dentists from Lexington will spend an entire day providing free cleanings, extractions and fillings. Marking Lexington’s fourth annual Dentistry from the Heart event, Justice Dental will open its doors for free on August 20th, from 9 am to 4 pm. Patients will be served without charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Justice Dental hygienist Brandi Sparks […]
