Bupa dentists volunteer at refugee camp

  For refugees fleeing war, persecution, poverty or violence, oral health may be the last thing on their mind. But without access to regular oral health check-ups, many refugees have developed complex dental problems since leaving their homes, including agonising tooth aches and rotting teeth. Working alongside local dentists, the 12 Bupa dental volunteers operated from pop-up clinics in schools, cafes and community centres to triage, treat and provide aftercare for the refugees, many of whom required fillings and extractions.  Dr Bhav Kotecha, clinical lead and dental surgeon a...