RAIS (Refugee, Advocacy, Information and Support) and East Meets West, both based in Lancaster, invited UCLan dentistry staff to work with refugees living in the city to provide oral cancer screening and deliver oral health education.
The initiative is part of UCLan’s public engagement commitment and allowed the dentists to treat around 70 patients, many of which haven’t had access to dental care for some time.
Kathryn Taylor, Professor of Oral Surgery at UCLan, said, “We knew that many of the people seeking support from both charities have been through very difficult circumstances and looking after their dental health won’t be a priority.
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