Posts Tagged ‘charity dentistry’
Aylesbury dentist returns from refugee mission in Greece
A dentist from Aylesbury has returned after spending time helping refugees on the Greek island of Samos. Jane Lelean visited the island as part of a project run by Dentaid, a UK-based charity, which oversees international aid projects. Jane spent a week on Samos, providing care for refugees who had travelled to Greece from countries […]
Milton Keynes dentist returns from Dentaid mission in Nepal
A dentist from Milton Keynes has been using her skills to benefit adults and children in Nepal. Many of the people Anne Martin Powders treated on her travels had been affected by the horrific earthquake, which hit Nepal in 2015. Anne visited Nepal as part of a project overseen by Dentaid. During her 2-week stay […]
Charitable dentist leaves the neon lights of Las Vegas behind to help people in need
A Las Vegas dentist has been lured away from the neon lights of the enigmatic city to help people in need in countries like the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam. Dr Paul Phan, from Phantastic Dental Care, has offices in both Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, but has dedicated a lot of his time to […]
Devon Dentists Making A Difference In Tanzania
Dentists in Devon are using their skills and experience to make a difference to people in Tanzania. Dr Mitesh Badiani, from Plymouth, was leading a dental charity trip for SmileStar, which provides basic dental care for people living in some of the world’s poorest communities. On the third day of the clinic, Dr Badiani and […]
Louisiana Dental Office To Host Dentistry From The Heart Scheme
A dental office in Shreveport, Louisiana, is hosting a free dental clinic on Saturday 11th January as part of the Dentistry from the Heart programme. A Brighter Smile Dental Care will provide free dental care, including fillings, tooth extraction and cleaning treatments, on Saturday as part of a nationwide initiative to enable people without dental […]
Hundreds Benefit From Mission Of Mercy Clinic In Louisiana
Hundreds of people in Louisiana benefited from free dental care this weekend, as the Mission of Mercy rolled into Mardi Gras World for a one-day dental event on Sunday. Mardi Gras World was converted into a makeshift dental clinic, as dentists and volunteers set up 100 dental chairs for the day. The clinic ran from […]
East Grinstead Dentist Returns From Charity Mission In Morocco
A dentist has returned to his practice in East Grinstead after spending time helping children in Morocco. Jaspal Sandhu has recently returned from the remote villages of Morocco as part of a venture organised by the charity, Maverick Dentists. Jaspal joined 17 other dentists in providing much-needed dental care for children, many of whom had […]
Dental Worker Swapping Barnsley For The Sahara
A dental worker is preparing to leave Barnsley to participate in a grueling trek across the Sahara Desert to raise money for a good cause. Michelle Parker, who is based at a dental practice on Peel Parade, will be trekking 62 miles across the desert with her partner, Steve, to raise money for charity. The […]
Mission Of Mercy Clinic In Iowa This Weekend
Thousands of people seeking dental treatment are expected to descend on the Iowa State Fairgrounds this weekend, as the Mission of Mercy free clinic rolls into town. The event will kick off at 6am on Friday morning and treatment will be available until 5pm on Friday and between 6am and 5pm again on Saturday. The […]
Chippenham Dental Team Raises More Than £1,000 At Charity Coffee Morning
A dental team from Chippenham raised more than £1,000 for charity last week; the team at London Road Dental Practice hosted a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Members of staff at the practice donned their aprons to bake cakes and doled out endless cups of tea and coffee to visitors to raise […]
