Posts Tagged ‘Dentaid’
Dorset Dentist Describes “Horrific” Standards of Oral Health at Calais Migrant Camp
A dentist from Dorset has shared his experience of working in the Calais migrant camps, describing the situation as “horrific” and “miserable”. Jonathan Gollings from Wimborne is volunteering at the camps as part of a relief effort organised by Dentaid. During long days at the camps, nicknamed “the jungle”, Jonathan and his fellow volunteers see […]
Dunmurry Dentist Signs Up For Uganda Charity Trip
A dentist is preparing to head to Uganda next year after signing up for a charity trip organised by Dentaid. Aisling Byers from Dunmurry Dental Practice will fly to Uganda next March with Dentaid. She will be part of a team of volunteers providing dental care in rural communities that have no access to routine dental treatment. Aisling will […]
Dewsbury Dentists to Trial New Charity Scheme to Help Those in Need
Dewsbury dentists have teamed up with Dentaid and a local charity project to provide people in need with dental care. As part of a new scheme, patients will pay as much or as little as they feel appropriate for the treatment they receive. The pilot programme was established in conjunction with the Real Junk Food […]
Plymouth Dentist to Travel to Nepal Following April Earthquakes
A Plymouth dentist is gearing up to travel to Kathmandu, Nepal, to help out in the wake of severe earthquakes, which hit the country in April. Simon Crewe will be embarking on the adventure as part of a project run by Dentaid. The aim of the trip is to identify how Dentaid can help out […]
Sheffield Dental Nurse Prepares for Charity Mission in Cambodia with Dentaid
A dental nurse from Sheffield is preparing to visit Cambodia as part of a charity project organised by Dentaid. Catherine Ashley from one80dental centre will be accompanied by her daughter Abbey on the two week mission. Catherine was inspired to take part in the project by Abbey, who spent two weeks working there last year. […]
Salisbury Golfers Urged to Hit the Greens in Support of Dental Charity
Golfers in and around Salisbury are urged to hit the greens in support of dental charity Dentaid. The charity is hosting a golf day with an entry fee of £60, which includes an 18-hole round, breakfast and a lunch buffet, to raise funds for dental projects in some of the world’s poorest countries. The event […]
Reigate Dentist Joins Charity Mission to Help Children in Cambodia
A dentist from Reigate travelled 6,000 miles to take part in a charity mission to help needy children. Bethan Hatton visited Cambodia as part of a charity trip organised by Dentaid. Bethan, who works at Hartswood Dental Practice, visited Kampong Speu Province as part of a Dentaid programme to provide dental treatment for children. She […]
Kirriemuir Dental Nurse Returns from Trip to Uganda
A dental nurse has described her time in Uganda as “amazing” after spending 2 weeks in the country providing basic dental care for children. Joanne Shepherd, from Colin C Yule and Associates, Forfar, returned from her trip to Uganda last month after spending 2 weeks treating children in the south west of the country. Joanne […]
Darlington Dentist Returns From Charity Mission in East Timor
A dentist from Darlington has returned from an enlightening trip to East Timor. Dr Jo Daly, who is based at Springs Dental Studio, spent two weeks volunteering on the island to provide dental care to local people and training to volunteers and students, who will now be able to use their skills to help hundreds […]
Retired Dentist Devotes His Time To Working In Developing Countries
Most people like to relax and devote their time to hobbies and interests in their retirement, but not David Daniels. The retired dentist from Ringwood has dedicated most of his retirement to providing dental care to people living in developing countries. David has recently returned from his latest trip after spending just over a month […]
