The realisation of a dream

09 March 2012
Volume 28 · Issue 3

Linda Greenwall, a leading expert in restorative dentistry and chair of the British Dental Bleaching Society, has set up a new charity to improve access to oral healthcare in underprivileged and at-risk communities.

The Dental Wellness Trust’s mission is to improve oral health and wellbeing by executing an innovative oral health care programme and providing pro-bono treatment for those in need. Founded on the importance and long term impact of preventative oral health strategies, the trust aims to provide oral health education programmes to empower people to take charge of their oral health care, which has a direct effect on one’s overall general health. Linda is aiming to establish strong relationships with the major dental companies as part of their corporate social responsibility remit. Working together, the organisations can help identify where the need is great and distribute donations of supplies to those areas. The trust will also work with established charities and agencies in places of need, and recruit dental practitioners to help educate and treat those at risk.