Back on the road: dental professionals come together to fundraise for charity

The charity appealed for help after one of its mobile dental clinics was damaged by a third party.

The unit was severely damaged in January 2023 – but after finally having the works completed in August, the third-party insurers refused to settle the invoice.

It told Dentaid that it would no longer process the claim as it is not covered under the insurance it holds for the third party.

Dentaid is seeking legal advice but, in the meantime, launched an urgent appeal to raise £10,000 to get the vehicle back on the road and delivering clinics for people experiencing homelessness and other under-served groups. Thanks to the generosity of the dental profession, the amount was raised within a week, and Dentaid was able to get the vehicle back.