Our values
At Dentaid the Dental Charity our values shape every aspect of the work we do. They guide our decision-making, drive our commitment to innovation, and reflect our commitment to making dental care accessible to those who need it most. We know that oral health is about more than just teeth; it is about dignity, restoring confidence, and overall wellbeing. This is why we have a compassionate and flexible approach to breaking down barriers to access, so people experiencing health inequalities can receive the care they need. Our team, supporters, and volunteers are united by our goal to change lives through dental care.
We are: A dynamic, pioneering charity that finds innovative ways of breaking down barriers to ensure under-served communities can access dental care.
We believe: Oral care can change lives and our inclusive, non-judgmental service improves our patients’ confidence, health and wellbeing.
We provide: A compassionate, empathetic approach where we listen to our patients and offer volunteers the chance to help the most vulnerable people in their communities.
We know: We are experts in the care we provide and our innovative mobile charity dental clinics are uniquely placed to meet a growing need.
We understand: Our patients face many challenges in their lives and our adaptable service gives them the best possible chance of accessing dentistry.
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Patient stories
Our charity dental clinics provide treatment for people experiencing homelessness, harm, poverty and abuse. These are their stories which show how vital dental care can be in restoring dignity and confidence.
Mobile dental units
Our outreach work is built off the backs of our mobile dental units, each stocked with all the equipment necessary to help our volunteer teams provide life-changing dental treatment and oral health advice.
Our charity history
Dentaid was founded in 1996 when an English dentist refurbished a dental chair in his garage. He drove the equipment across Europe and installed it in a Ukrainian prison so a local dentist to the prisoners.