Posts by Ryan Burrows
Dentaid offers first mobile dental clinics in County Durham
Dentaid the Dental Charity has made its first stop in County Durham, offering free emergency treatment for people experiencing homelessness, poverty and harm. We’ve been working in partnership with Waythrough to deliver services for those whose addictions to drugs and alcohol make it difficult for them to access dental services through standard appointments. The volunteer-led…
Read MoreDentaid’s newest charity dental unit makes maiden journey
Dentaid the Dental Charity’s 11th charity dental unit is on the road – thanks to funds raised by the Straumann Charity Bike Ride. Our mobile dental surgery on wheels, named “Manny”, officially launched at Crawley Open House on June 18th, where volunteer dentists and dental nurses provided essential care for people experiencing homelessness near Straumann’s…
Read MoreWinchester dentists to tackle fundraising walk in support of Dentaid
A team of Winchester dentists and dental nurses are pulling on their walking boots to raise money for Dentaid the Dental Charity. Five members of staff working at City Bridge Dental will be tackling the 26-mile long Clarendon Way walk on June 7th. The route runs between Salisbury and Winchester cathedrals, running through picturesque countryside…
Read MoreVital dental equipment heading to Uganda thanks to kind donation
Equipment which will help to provide dental treatment and oral health programmes in a remote region of Uganda is on its way, thanks to a generous donation from Christchurch Rotary Club. With £3000 donation from the Rotary Club, we can send a portable dental surgery, dental instruments, oral health education materials, sterilisation equipment and other…
Read MoreDentaid charity ambassador reaches Miss Great Britain final
One of Dentaid the Dental Charity’s ambassadors is using her status as a Miss Great Britain finalist to highlight awareness of oral health education and help those experiencing health inequalities get access to dental care. Dental hygienist Rafina O’Brien, who is based at Colosseum Dental in Yeovil in Somerset, has been named as one of…
Read MoreDentaid provides life-changing dental care in Cornwall
People experiencing homelessness in Cornwall have been able to receive emergency dental care as Dentaid The Dental Charity brings its services to the county. We have been working in partnership with Harbour Housing and Bodmin Way, which provide services for vulnerable people across the south west. Volunteer dentists and dental nurses have provided three days…
Read MoreEmma’s story
My teeth are very black and I don’t smile, always sit with my hands over my face and avoid going out because of it. It first started when I had anorexia, I thought my teeth aren’t good because of this so what’s the point in cleaning them? And I just lost the motivation from there,…
Read MoreSam’s story
I’ve hardly got any top front teeth remaining, a loose front tooth and abscesses, so I have lots of trouble eating and regularly feel pain. It gives me real issues with my confidence and self-esteem, makes it hard going out and meeting people. I’ve been spending a long time trying to find a dentist but…
Read MoreJohn – volunteer dentist
After contributing to the NHS for more than 35 years, I sold my dental practice, but within six months I found that I missed using my professional skills and interacting with the staff and patients. However, I still wanted time to travel and pursue other interests, and I find working with Dentaid in the UK…
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