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Local dentist helps the homeless smile with pride
| Author: undefined | Published: 15th July 2019 12:20 |
Titchfield Dental Health in Park Gate has joined forces with international dental charity, Dentaid, to help lift the lives of homeless people throughout the South East—by giving them the best teeth and smile they could wish for.
“Life is hard if you are homeless, with oral health low on a list that starts with food and shelter,” comments Titchfield Dental’s owner and lead dentist, Dr Clare Chavasse.
“In supporting Dentaid we help bring free dental care every month to the region’s homeless community—people who are not registered for NHS treatment—which we deliver via the charity’s mobile dental unit, or Flossie, as we have christened her!”
In June Titchfield Dental docked for the day at Patrick House in Southampton, an assessment and accommodation centre run by Two Saints, a charity dedicated to ‘rebuilding lives for a brighter future.’ Everyone received friendly screening, advice and treatment, with all the reassurance they needed.
The team can help if individuals agree to a treatment plan and show up for future appointments—which is exactly what happened with Carl, who went from a dazzling, somewhat roomy smile to an even more dazzling, owner-occupied smile, all thanks to Titchfield Dental’s bespoke denture skills.
Homeless people are vulnerable in that they feel outside of life and struggle with their confidence and trust. Without this mobile unit people with dental emergencies would have to go to their nearest hospital.
“We take pride in helping homeless people smile with pride,” says Clare. “It’s my way of giving back for all the opportunities that dentistry has afforded me. It’s ironic, too, as I started my practice from a van in a Titchfield car park over 30 years ago. So, I’ve come full circle, with Dentaid’s Flossie reminding me to never to take anything for granted.”
Titchfield Dental Health is committed to supporting international charities and helping the developing world with Dentaid. From regular donations and supplying dental equipment to funding the supply of fresh water to school children, the practice is proud to contribute to diverse, emerging cultures and anywhere that needs a helping hand.
For full details of Titchfield Dental Health's services visit: https://titchfielddental.co.uk/
Image: Before and after pictures of a Titchfield Dental patient proudly flashing his new dentures.
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