Miles for Smiles Fundraiser Raises £15,000 for UK Charity Dentaid

As part of its sustainability strategy "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World", Dentsply Sirona partners with a number of charities around the world that work to improve access to and quality of oral care. Amongst these is Dentaid The Dental Charity, which provides essential dental care to people in need in the UK and Ireland.

Charlotte, N.C., August, 2024. In July, Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of high-quality dental products and technologies, has raised more than £15,000 for Dentaid The Dental Charity with its third annual Miles for Smiles charity walk. Dentsply Sirona had invited dental professionals, employees, partners, friends and family members in the UK to participate in a 13-mile walk (20.92 km). More than 100 participants took part in this year's fundraiser event.

This year's highlights

All funds raised via participant registrations and voluntary donations will be used by Dentaid The Dental Charity to help children and adults with limited access to dental care to maintain their oral health.

"It was amazing to see once again how people come together and go beyond, joining our Miles for Smiles walk and giving time and money to help others. We are delighted by the amount that we were able to raise together, and we would like to thank everybody who participated and supported this worthy cause", said Christof Bissdorf,GVP, General Manager UKINOR and EMEA Connected Technology, at Dentsply Sirona. "With the donations raised, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of many of those in the UK and Ireland who would otherwise lack sufficient dental care."

Part of a global commitment: Miles for Smiles raised more than £52,500 over the last three years

The UK initiative Miles for Smiles contributes to Dentsply Sirona's commitment to help people around the world achieve access to oral health. Over the last three years, Miles for Smiles raised a total of more than £52,500. The Miles for Smiles charity walk embodies the shared values of Dentsply Sirona and Dentaid The Dental Charity to give back healthy smiles to those in need. This guiding thought is also embedded in Dentsply Sirona's sustainability strategy, "BEYOND: Taking action for a Brighter World". Dentsply Sirona, recently named one of America's Greenest Companies by American news magazine Newsweek, is committed to driving sustainability as a fundamental part of its strategy to transform dentistry and improve oral health globally.

"Dentsply Sirona's Miles for Smiles charity walk has raised an amazing amount of money for our cause. We are grateful to have such a dedicated partner by our side. With the donations, we will continue to work towards reducing health inequalities in the UK and bring dental care to patients in need. A big thank you to everyone who contributed," said Andy Evans, CEO Dentaid The Dental Charity.