Posts Tagged ‘Charity’

Ferndown dentist comes to the rescue of patient who lost all her teeth due to rare condition

Ferndown dentist comes to the rescue of patient who lost all her teeth due to rare condition

A kind-hearted dentist from Ferndown has come to the rescue of a local woman after she had to have all of her natural teeth removed due to a rare genetic condition. Jess Chisholm, 24, was born with oligodontia, and had to have all her natural teeth extracted as a result of the condition in December […]


Kingsclere dental team scales the heights in aid of cancer charity

Kingsclere dental team scales the heights in aid of cancer charity

A dental team from Kingsclere, Hampshire, has successfully scaled the heights of Mount Snowdon to raise money for a cancer charity. Members of staff from Imogen Dental took on the charity challenge at the end of May in a bid to raise funds for the Ark Cancer Centre Charity. The team, which was led by […]


Pickering dental nurse raises thousands for cancer charity after ‘braving the shave’

Pickering dental nurse raises thousands for cancer charity after ‘braving the shave’

A dental nurse from Pickering has raised thousands of pounds after taking on the Macmillan Cancer Support ‘Brave the Shave’ challenge. Nicola Garner, from Pickering Dental Health Practice, shaved her hair off on April 26th, raising more than £3,000 for the appeal. Thirty-one-year-old Nicola was supported by colleagues, patients and family members on the day, […]


British Dental Association pledges £5,000 to support Manchester Arena victims

British Dental Association pledges £5,000 to support Manchester Arena victims

The British Dental Association has pledged £5,000 to support the victims of last Monday’s terror attack at Manchester Arena. The BDA promised to donate the sum as this year’s annual Conference and Exhibition gets underway in the city. The BDA’s donation was later boosted by a further £1,000 from the British Dental Industry Association. Members […]


Dental Team Become Pirates and Tackle Charity Walk In Aid of Local Hospice

Dental Team Become Pirates and Tackle Charity Walk In Aid of Local Hospice

Shiver me timbers! A gallant crew of brave pirates took on the rain and bad weather to take part in a Midnight Walk in order to raise money for a local hospice. Cleveland Terrace Dental Practice in Darlington put on the eyepatches and skull and crossbones and took part in the walk to raise funds […]


Durham vets offering free dental cleaning and nail clipping to raise money for a good cause

Durham vets offering free dental cleaning and nail clipping to raise money for a good cause

Vets in Durham are offering clients the chance to bring their pets in for free pampering treatments including dental cleaning and nail clipping to raise money for a good cause. The team from Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital is offering free services for small animals throughout the month of May to raise funds for the Mental […]


Hundreds queue for free dental care in Maryland as concerns grow for access to affordable treatment

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 […]


Liverpool dentist offers to treat assault victim for free

Liverpool dentist offers to treat assault victim for free

A kind dentist from Liverpool has offered to treat a woman who was assaulted free of charge. Debbie McGovern, from Liverpool Dental Spa, contacted 21-year old Jessica Ennery, after seeing her story in the local paper. Jessica was attacked in November and she was left needing thousands of pounds’ worth of dental treatment. Jessica set […]


On ‘Yer Bike: Milngavie dental team prepares to tackle cycle challenge for charity

On ‘Yer Bike: Milngavie dental team prepares to tackle cycle challenge for charity

A dental team from Milngavie is gearing up for a charity cycle challenge, which will see competitors cycling a 10-mile route around the island of Millport to raise money for a good cause. Members of staff from Allander Dental Care will be participating in the event on June 16th to raise money for the Beatson […]


Chernobyl children to receive dental and medical care thanks to donations from Kingsbridge Estuary Rotary Club

Chernobyl children to receive dental and medical care thanks to donations from Kingsbridge Estuary Rotary Club

Children from Chernobyl will be able to benefit from dental and medical care in the UK after Kingsbridge Estuary Rotary Club made a donation to the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline charity. The donation will pay for a group of children to visit the South Hams later this year. During their time in the UK, the children […]