Making a difference to lives in the UK

A look at the impact of a charity’s new mobile dental unit.

Founded in 1996, Dentaid The Dental Charity has a mission to improve oral health in the UK and overseas. Its mobile dental units travel around England, treating various vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, refugees, people in recovery and other under-served communities who are struggling to access the essential dental care they need.

As well as cultivating a team of volunteer dental professionals, fundraising is crucial to the success of Dentaid’s work. This year, it has a brand-new unit in its fleet, thanks to the efforts of three corporate partners, including the Straumann Group. Following the Straumann Charity Bike ride at the end of last year – where riders cycled an impressive 500 miles over five days – Dentaid was able to invest in its first purpose-built unit, which will help the team continue to change lives in the UK.