Posts by Sarah Westlake
Rebecca – volunteer dental nurse
I looked into Dentaid initially because I was made aware that Bupa is a sponsor for this charity and as treatment co-ordinator I arrange all of our practice community and charity events. Considering the amount of different groups and backgrounds of people that Dentaid help, it was a fabulous opportunity to give back and represent…
Read MoreDentaid returns to central London
This week our new lower-emission solar-powered dental unit Clover allowed us to return to central London, for the first time in almost three years, to deliver care to people experiencing homelessness in the capital. Thanks to funding from the Bupa Foundation, the first-of-its-kind lower-emission dental surgery on wheels provided essential care for people experiencing homelessness,…
Read MoreUnveiling our 2024 Annual Report
We are delighted to share our 2024 Annual Report. This report details the progress we have made over the last year, outlines our objectives for the next five years, and highlights our ongoing commitment to changing lives through dental care. Read our 2024 Annual Report In 2024 our dedicated staff and volunteers provided…
Read MoreHear from Tommy a BrightBites oral health educator
The best thing about being a BrightBites educator is that I make a difference in their lives. Some of the kids in the schools don’t even have a toothbrush and toothpaste, so giving them these items really makes a difference. Once they use the mouth model to practice brushing techniques, you can really see an…
Read MoreHelp us change lives through dental care this Christmas
We have launched our Christmas appeal, calling for support to help us change lives through dental care this festive season. This year we are raising funds to ensure that rough sleepers, survivors of abuse, and families living in poverty can access dental treatment through the cold winter months. This time of year can be…
Read MoreMeet Clover, our new solar-powered mobile dental unit!
We unveiled our new solar-powered mobile dental unit in Northern Ireland this week, giving people experiencing homelessness the chance to see a dentist. Thanks to funding from Bupa Foundation, the first-of-its-kind lower-emission dental surgery on wheels provided essential care for people experiencing homelessness, supported by Simon Community, Northern Ireland’s largest homelessness charity. Clinics in Northern…
Read More2026 Overseas volunteering opportunities
We have announced our calendar of 2026 overseas volunteering opportunities in Uganda, Cambodia, and Malawi! These overseas volunteering trips provide a unique opportunity for UK dental professionals to support local dentists and deliver much-needed dental care to some of the most underserved and isolated communities. Volunteers treat up to 150 people a day in schools, orphanages,…
Read MoreJulie Andrews Uganda
My reason for getting into volunteering was to help people and to remind myself why I became a dental nurse in the first place! A lovely lady named Sarah, who works for Dentaid The Dental Charity, mentioned their overseas trips and I got in touch. After providing references, my passport, and DBS details, I was…
Read MoreStuart’s story
“I’m a recovering alcoholic and I’ve been homeless for about a year. I’m moving into a new place on Thursday, and it feels like my life is slowly getting back on track. Stuart’s story In the past I traveled all over the world for work and I never stayed in one place for too long,…
Read MoreDentaid’s first-ever raceday raises over £7,000
Dentaid’s first-ever race day took place at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire in early September. The high-speed event attracted motorsport enthusiasts, dental industry professionals, and corporate supporters who came together to put the pedal to the metal for a good cause. The race day raised an impressive £7,696.60 for the charity. The day began with a…
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