Volunteer stories

John – volunteer dentist

12 May 2025

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…

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Gail – volunteer dentist

29 April 2025

I first got involved with Dentaid after doing quite a lot of volunteering during COVID – mainly packing food and helping wherever I could. At some point I thought to…

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Rebekka – volunteer dentist

11 April 2025

I really enjoy helping disadvantaged people, which is why I work in an NHS practice and have worked at the local hospital. I like treating patients who may lack access…

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Neil - volunteer dentist

Neil – volunteer dentist

10 April 2025

I’ve always wanted to volunteer for Dentaid and now I’m at a point in my career where I’m able to make it happen. I’ve been aware of Dentaid since I…

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Laura – volunteer dental nurse

7 April 2025

I decided to volunteer for Dentaid because I enjoy working with disadvantaged groups of people. I wanted to give something back to the community I wanted to push myself out…

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Rebecca – volunteer dental nurse

29 January 2025

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…

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Graham our Volunteer dentist in a mobile dental clinic

Graham – volunteer dentist

23 May 2024

Graham, a Volunteer dentist for Dentaid has over 40 years of experience having qualified from Guy’s in December ’80. After associate jobs, I ran a practice in Horsham for 30+…

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Lucia - just what the dentist ordered

Lucia – volunteer dental nurse

23 May 2024

I first volunteered with Dentaid to help me reignite a slightly flagging enthusiasm for my career that I had dedicated 15 years of my life to, it turns out –…

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Agi volunteer dentist

Agi – volunteer dentist

23 May 2024

I volunteered when a good dentist I know working in a private referral centre posted on social media calling out for volunteers to help patients in need. Since then, Dentaid…

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