Hampshire and IOW dental partnership marks first anniversary
More than 5,100 people experiencing health inequalities have been seen onboard mobile dental units in the first year of a dental partnership between NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Dentaid The Dental Charity. The scheme – which launched last February – aims to increase access to dental care for Hampshire and Isle of Wight…
Read MoreBrightBites reaches 60,000 children
We are delighted to share that our BrightBites oral health education programme has now reached over 60,000 children. This has been made possible through our partnership with Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, which has generously donated £195,000 since late 2023, allowing us to expand the programme. BrightBites is a fun and engaging initiative designed to educate…
Read MoreRun, ride, jump or drive for Dentaid in 2025
Are you ready to take on a challenge and make big a difference? Dentaid The Dental Charity’s 2025 fundraising events calendar has something for everyone whether you’re a thrill-seeker, keen walker, ultra-runner or a budding racing driver, you can help change lives through dental care. We are inviting individuals, teams and businesses to participate in…
Read MoreRebecca – 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 MoreIan’s story
“I’ve had another pleasant experience with Dentaid at BDP today. I was told to come today as the Dentaid team were visiting and I really needed to get my teeth sorted. After all the years of abuse, finally I just want my mouth to be in good health – to not have bad breath, to…
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 MoreTommy- 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…
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