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Dentists making a world of difference

Dr Jane McCarthy, Applecross Periododntics (WA) A recent stand out for the Foundation has been the development of our collaboration with the Women in Dentistry (WID) Clinical Volunteering Program,  which is focused on providing women who have experienced the devasting impact of domestic violence with access to dental care.  Dr…

Dentists making a world of difference

Dr. Zara Torre, WA Dental Ellenbook/South Perth Dental Excellence (WA) Dr Zara Torre is a practicing dentist at WA Dental Ellenbrook and South Perth Dental Excellence who started volunteering with the Foundation five years ago at a Homeless Connect Day in Perth. She now volunteers her time through the St.…

Dentists making a world of difference

Dr Jillian Fisher, National Dental Care (QLD) Dr Jillian Fisher is the lead dentist at National Dental Care, Chermside, Queensland. Dr Fisher put her hand up to volunteer with the Foundation in December 2018. As her first experience with volunteering Dr Fisher hosted a Dental Rescue Day at her practice…

Dentists making a world of difference

Dr. Ludhara Hetti, Norwood Village Dental (SA) Having previously volunteered with dental projects in Cambodia and Sri Lanka, Dr. Ludhara Hetti first got involved with the ADHF’s Adopt A Patient program last year. As she explained, “My workplace approached me with the opportunity to volunteer with the Foundation and what…

Dentists making a world of difference

Dr Hitesh Gupta, The Smile Factory (NSW) Although he had assisted with various charitable causes in the past, it was only when Dr Hitesh Gupta volunteered with the Australian Dental Health Foundation that he was able to put his dental skill set in to use to help others. “For many…

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2019

This National Volunteer Week (20 - 26 May 2019), the ADHF would like to acknowledge all the dentists and practice staff who make a world of difference by volunteering. We applaud your generosity and commitment to helping disadvantaged Australians in need of dental care. Some of the dentists making a…