Dentaid provides dental treatment for vulnerable people

A team of volunteer dentists and dental nurses visited the Horizon service in Blackpool on Saturday offering free treatment for clients with a range of mental health conditions, those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, the homeless and people who find it hard to access NHS dental services.

A total of 47 patients were seen including many who had been suffering long-term dental pain.  One patient had 5 teeth extracted and a further 16 had at least one tooth removed. The team also provided scale and polishes, fillings, fluoride application for children and oral health advice. 

Thanks to the generosity of NewCoDent, who loaned Dentaid a full portable surgery, the team also set up a second treatment area in the Horizon centre. This enabled many more people to access dental care and everyone who attended the clinic was seen and offered treatment.  They included people whose lives were affected by drug and alcohol abuse that were able to receive essential pain-relieving care thanks to the skills and understanding of the volunteering team.