Posts Tagged ‘Dentaid’

Brave dentist prepares to swim the English Channel to raise money for charity

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 […]


Volunteer dentists to provide free treatment for the homeless in Southampton

Volunteer dentists to provide free treatment for the homeless in Southampton

Volunteer dentists are set to provide free treatment for homeless people in Southampton as part of a partnership involving Dentaid, Street Support and the Above Bar Church. A mobile Dentaid unit will be visiting the city on Thursday 23rd January to provide dental care free of charge. The charity is working with Above Bar Church […]


Dentaid confirms 10 new clinic dates for those struggling to access dental care in Kirklees

Dentaid confirms 10 new clinic dates for those struggling to access dental care in Kirklees

Oral health charity, Dentaid, has confirmed ten new clinic dates for those struggling to access dental care in the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire. The charity conducted one-off free dental clinics for patients who weren’t registered with a dentist a couple of years ago, and the programme has since expanded with the help of funding […]


Wrexham duo to travel to Cambodia to provide much-needed dental care

Wrexham duo to travel to Cambodia to provide much-needed dental care

A pair of dental nurses from Wrexham is gearing up to travel to Cambodia to provide much-needed dental care as part of a project run by Dentaid. Emily Tattum and Paula Masters, from Ruabon Road Dental Practice, have started fundraising for their charity trip, which will take place in October 2020. The duo will spend […]


Intrepid Romsey duo completes charity abseil for Dentaid

Intrepid Romsey duo completes charity abseil for Dentaid

An intrepid duo from Romsey has completed a charity abseil to raise money for Dentaid.  Rodger Shepherd and Mike Kelly scaled the dizzy heights for a good cause, taking on a daunting abseil down the façade of Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower. The tower, which stands 100 metres tall, provided a dramatic backdrop for the daring charity […]


Park Gate dentists provide free care for homeless patients

Park Gate dentists provide free care for homeless patients

A dental team from Park Gate, Portsmouth, has brought smiles to the faces of homeless patients after running a free clinic in partnership with Dentaid. Titchfield Dental Health teamed up with the charity to offer a range of services to homeless people based across the South East. Dr Claire Chavasse, owner and principal dentist, said […]


Bournemouth fishermen receive free dental checks at Poole Quay

Bournemouth fishermen receive free dental checks at Poole Quay

Fishermen from the Bournemouth area were invited to attend a free dental clinic at Poole Quay on Tuesday 9th July. The clinic was organised by SeaFit in association with Dentaid. SeaFit is a charity initiative, which works to protect fishermen’s health and wellbeing by hosting wellness and welfare events and improving access to health services […]


Dentaid hosts open day to celebrate relocation to new Totton headquarters

Dentaid hosts open day to celebrate relocation to new Totton headquarters

UK-based dental charity, Dentaid, has hosted an open day to celebration a recent relocation to brand new headquarters in Totton. The charity, which works to improve access to dental services in the UK and overseas, has recently moved to a refurbished warehouse on Commercial Road. The premises, which are larger and more modern and stylish, […]


Dentaid confirms more free dental clinics for patients who don’t have a dentist in Kirklees

Dentaid confirms more free dental clinics for patients who don’t have a dentist in Kirklees

Dental charity, Dentaid, has confirmed that a series of free dental clinics will take place in the coming weeks in Kirklees. The charity, which has already hosted a number of drop-in sessions for patients who don’t have a dentist, is returning to the area. The project has been made possible by Kirklees Council and local […]


Dentaid provides free dental care for fishermen in Bridlington

Dentaid provides free dental care for fishermen in Bridlington

Dental charity, Dentaid, has joined forces with the Seafarers Hospital Society and the Fishermen’s Mission to provide free dental care for fishermen in Bridlington as part of a scheme known as the Seafit Programme. The initiative was set up to make it easier for fishermen, who often work long, antisocial hours, to see a dentist. […]