Posts Tagged ‘Refugees’
New research reveals unmet demand for dental care among Syrian refugees in New Zealand
New research conducted by staff at the University of Otago has revealed an unmet demand for dental care among Syrian refugees living in New Zealand. A survey carried out by researchers showed that a lack of access to dental care is contributing to pain, embarrassment and anxiety among refugees who have settled in the city […]
Norwich dentist prepares to travel to Lebanon to aid Syrian refugees
A dentist from Norwich is preparing to leave the UK and travel to Lebanon to provide treatment for Syrian refugees. Dr Gautam Sharma, from West Earlham Dental Health Practice, will visit Lebanon as part of a specialist charity project, which is designed to provide basic care for refugees who have fled Syria. Dr Sharma will […]
Dentaid launches festive appeal to help refugees
One of the UK’s leading dental charities, Dentaid, has launched a festive appeal to help refugees. Dentaid has been helping refugees in Uganda for many years and more recently, they have undertaken projects in Greece. This Christmas, representatives are hoping to encourage people to donate towards programmes, which could enable thousands of people living in […]
Bury dental nurse reminisces about ‘incredible experience’ after volunteering in Greece
A dental nurse has been speaking about her ‘incredible experience’ in Greece after joining Dentaid’s project to provide dental treatment to refugees. Lucy Shimmin, 22, contacted Dentaid to find out more about helping out in the camps, which have been established both on the mainland and some of the islands. Lucy, who is based at […]
Canadian dentists host dental hygiene session for Syrian refugees
Dental professionals in Canada have hosted a dental hygiene session for refugees from Syria. Sessions were put together and run by the Canadian Alliance for Syrian Aid, and they benefited more than 130 refugees, many of who didn’t even have a toothbrush or a tube of toothpaste when they arrived in the country. The event […]
Keswick dental nurse travels to Greek Islands to help refugees in need
A dental nurse from Keswick has travelled to the Greek Islands as part of an aid mission to provide dental treatment for refugees. Mei Glennon left the UK on the 2nd April, and she will spend a week on the island of Samos, where there is a large refugee camp. The mission has been organised […]
