In 2010, Dentaid supplied two dental surgeries to a charity in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) that helps disabled children to receive free oral health care and education.

In October 2011, a challenge event was organised to assist at this dental project, followed by a four-day 60km trek through the stunning West Bengal mountains, forests and villages and a visit to a Buddhist monastery.

Gap-year student, Priyanka Patel is planning to study dentistry and was the youngest member of the team. Read her report inThe Probe