Mobile dental service for under-served communities in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The innovative project is a partnership to alleviate pressure on existing dental services and increase access to care for those facing difficult circumstances.

Dentaid’s mobile dental units will be parked outside community centres, public buildings, and sports facilities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Eligible patients will be invited to make appointments to see the dentist on board, who will provide check-ups and oral cancer screening, oral health advice and emergency care, including extractions and fillings. All treatment will be free of charge.

Simon Cooper, director of pharmacy, optometry and dentistry at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said, “We are really pleased to be funding this project and partnering with Dentaid The Dental Charity on this innovative approach to provide dentistry for those who need it most. Since we took on the responsibility for dentistry last year, we have been looking at ways we can ensure better access to NHS dental care for everyone living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.