Posts Tagged ‘Dental charity’

Dental charity experiences unprecedented increase in applications for financial aid

Dental charity experiences unprecedented increase in applications for financial aid

A dental charity, which provides financial aid and assistance for dentists during times of crisis, has experienced a huge upturn in applications. The BDA Benevolent Fund has received the equivalent of six months’ worth of applications in a 3-week period, as dentists all over the UK struggle to make ends meet with practices closed.  Practice […]


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, […]


Dental charity workers complete gruelling 10k Wolf Run to raise money for the homeless

Dental charity workers complete gruelling 10k Wolf Run to raise money for the homeless

A group of workers from the Oral Health Foundation has successfully completed a gruelling 10k Wolf Run to raise money for a homeless charity. The charity’s Smile Squad took on the muddy tracks and freezing cold plunge pools of the course, which was located in Lutterworth, to raise money for Crisis. So far, the group […]


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 […]


Burnley dental team braves the dark to raise money for local cancer charity

Burnley dental team braves the dark to raise money for local cancer charity

A dental team from Burnley has raised more than £1,000 for a local cancer charity after braving the dark to complete the Walk in the Dark. The annual event involves an 11km walk and most participants wear fancy dress outfits. The team from Briercliffe Road Dental Practice signed up for the event to raise money […]


76 Year Old Volunteer Completes Gruelling Challenge for Health and Dental Charity

76 Year Old Volunteer Completes Gruelling Challenge for Health and Dental Charity

A 76 year old volunteer has completed another gruelling physical challenge to raise money for Mercy Ships, a charity that provides health and dental care to some of the world’s poorest people. Ken Brazier from Prices Risborough recently completed his eighth charity challenge. Ken travelled to Santiago de Compstela to cycle as much of the […]


Inspirational Implant Surgeon Tackles 450 Mile Cycle Challenge for Bridge2Aid

Inspirational Implant Surgeon Tackles 450 Mile Cycle Challenge for Bridge2Aid

An inspirational implant surgeon, who has overcome severe injuries, has successfully tackled a 450 mile charity bike ride to raise money for Bridge2Aid. London-based implant surgeon Mark Vardon-Odonkor joined a group of dental professionals for the event, which was run by Straumann. Mark was hit by a car and sustained significant injuries to his head. He […]


Plymouth Dental Charity Hosts Evening To Share Photos And Stories Of Missions Abroad

Plymouth Dental Charity Hosts Evening To Share Photos And Stories Of Missions Abroad

A dental charity based in Plymouth hosted a special evening to showcase the work of volunteers on a recent trip to Tanzania. SmileStar, which was founded by Dr Mitesh Badian, welcomed around 50 dentists, dental nurses and representatives from Plymouth dental clinics to the event. The SmileStar charity night took place at the Plymouth Dental […]


Blackburn Dental Practice Supports Local Food Bank

Blackburn Dental Practice Supports Local Food Bank

A Blackburn dental practice is supporting a local food bank in the run-up to Christmas. The team at Mill Hill Dental Practice has been collecting donations from patients and local people to help those in need at Christmas. Naomi Threlfall, a dental nurse at the practice, said that the team was inspired to help after […]


Milton Keynes Dentist Returns From Charity Mission In Morocco

Milton Keynes Dentist Returns From Charity Mission In Morocco

A dentist from Milton Keynes has touched down in English soil after carrying out charity work in Morocco; Dr Teresa Day recently returned from the remote Rif Mountains area in the east of Morocco. Dr Day was part of a team of six UK dentists and a group of dental nurses, which visited people living […]