Posts by Freya Harwood
Ken treks for Dentaid The Dental Charity
Dentaid The Dental Charity is honoured that FMC founder Ken Finlayson has chosen to fundraise for the charity in memory of his son. James sadly died last year at the age of 25 and this summer Ken will complete a trek called the Camino to raise funds in his memory. James was very very special…
Read MoreDan’s story
“I became homeless due to family problems. I didn’t want to sleep on the streets so I got a tent and someone donated me an Army sleeping bag which keeps me warm even in the winter. I lived in a tent for seven years. I’ve been coming to Seaview in Hastings for about five years.…
Read MorePam’s story
Pam Myatt is 81 and loves sea swimming, tennis, and photography. In 2016 she was diagnosed with throat cancer which spread to her tonsils. Her left tonsil was removed and she started radiotherapy and chemotherapy in 2017. Although she has now finished her cancer treatment, it has caused lasting damage to her teeth which are…
Read MoreSophie’s story
“I came here with a broken front tooth that made me feel really bad about myself. It had been damaged for 8 months and was affecting my mental health and my self-confidence. It made me feel really ugly and that people think I’m not taking care of myself. My self-confidence had gone and I couldn’t…
Read MoreNew charity dental units!
Dentaid The Dental Charity has three new dental units in its fleet. The new vehicles will help more people experiencing homelessness
Read MoreNew name new look
An award-winning dental charity has a new name and a new look! In March 2023, Dentaid will change its name to Dentaid The Dental Charity complete with a new logo, branding and website.The charity was founded in 1996 and for the first 20 years predominantly worked overseas providing equipment, support and teams of volunteers…
Read MoreDentistry show Birmingham
An opportunity to give back – don’t miss Dentaid at BDCDS 2023 If you have ever considered volunteering and using your dental skills to help under-served communities around the UK or abroad, then don’t miss the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS) 2023. Held on 12-13 May at the NEC in Birmingham, this will…
Read MoreCancer patients’ clinics
Macmillan Cancer Support has renewed its partnership with dental charity Dentaid to help fund a mobile unit at University Hospital Southampton
Read MoreCharity Awards 2022
Dentaid The Dental Charity has taken the top prize in the Healthcare & Medical Research category at this year’s Charity Awards. The charity won the prestigious award for its work providing outreach dental care for people experiencing homelessness. Our seven mobile dental units travel the UK with volunteers offering dental checks and treatment for some…
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