Rebekka – volunteer dentist
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 to care and helping them get out of pain. I’ve always wanted to volunteer with Dentaid because I feel like it’s a great way to…
Read MoreNeil – volunteer dentist
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 was a student because I used to fundraise for the charity with my dental society, so the charity has always been on my radar. These days…
Read MoreMartyn’s story
“I have a lot of pain across the upper right side of my mouth, the pain comes and goes, when I’m eating and at night, but it is extremely annoying and causes a lot of agony. This has been hurting for a while now, at least since I last saw the dentist in December last…
Read MoreDavid’s story
“I can’t remember the last time I saw a dentist but it’s been many years now. Today, with Dentaid I have had two fillings and need a lot of other work but time constraints and the waiting list for other patients mean I would need to come back next month. At the moment, I am…
Read MoreAlan’s story
“When I first moved in here I had all my teeth and then a couple of years ago I was eating bread and jam one day and my tooth came out and then the next day a second one came out, of course it’s been downhill from there. I used to have really good health…
Read MoreLaura – volunteer dental nurse
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 of my comfort zone to grow my confidence. What I like about volunteering with Dentaid is going into new situations and meeting clinicians and patients…
Read MoreJo Young Uganda
After months of preparation, collecting stock donations and encouraging people to contribute to my JustGiving page, departure day had arrived, as I met with the other 11 volunteers at Heathrow airport, ready to volunteer overseas with Dentaid. We ‘hit the ground running’ as they say, as no sooner had we landed, we were sorting and…
Read MoreGet involved with Miles for Smiles 2025
This summer join Dentaid and Dentsply Sirona UK & Ireland for the 4th annual Miles for Smiles charity walk. Taking place on Friday 20th June 2025, this fantastic event will raise vital funds to help provide essential dental care for vulnerable people across the UK and Ireland. Miles for Smiles 2025 will challenge hikers to…
Read MoreNick Fry joins Dentaid’s track day
Former Formula One boss Nick Fry has been announced as special guest speaker at Dentaid The Dental Charity’s Mercedes-Benz World track day event. Nick, who is former CEO of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, will be giving a speech entitled How To Win at the charity’s fundraising event on Friday, September 19th. With…
Read MoreHampshire 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…
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