Copper Beech Clinic Dental Facial Aesthetics Wellbeing

08/03/2026

On March 8, I congratulate all women around the world on International Women's Day.

"The purpose of celebrating such a day is to pay attention to the living conditions of half of humanity and to pay attention to their freedom, equality and liberation."

But with great sadness.
These days, which coincide with International Women's Day, a war has broken out in my country, Iran, and mothers and women are pulling the bodies of their children from under the rubble.

May war be destroyed.

20/02/2026

And so, it draws to a close. The last day of a two week programme is always joyous but also bittersweet.

To see how far the Dental Therapists have come is always a joy and knowing that we can stay on their journey through mentorship is a privilege.

We've had the most tremendous and unforgettable people volunteering with us this time, each bringing their uniqueness and leaving their skills and knowledge to improve everything we do, there are never enough ways to say thank you to them.

To leave our Tanzanian friends and colleagues is the most bittersweet of all. We could not do this without the input of .or.tz , nor would we want to.

Until next time, that's a wrap!

19/02/2026

16/02/2026

Our last day at outreach centre . This evening they will move the equipments to another location, ready to work on Monday serving several other rural villages and schools for another week!
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14/02/2026

What a journey it has been , I am lost for words. From the moment we set off to Tanzania there has not been a dull moment. Cycling challenge was beyond my expectations, tough physically most days followed by tears of joy and sometimes of exhaustion,when it was finally completed . My fellow colleagues and now friends for life were all amazing, supportive and kind. The second week was totally different.The outreach Clinic was in Misungwi / Muwanza districts ,in the middle of no where .Every day through this trip ,we were up at 5 breakfast at 6 .30 leave at 7 . Bus took more than one hour to get there through muddy roads . Then it was non stop flow of people , young and old . Every day a different village arrived , wait for hours to be seen and treated . Most days we had kids from different schools and lots of them needed several tooth extractions which was heart breaking .
We treated in total 834 adults, 212 children and we made 150 dentures in 5 days! # #
I taught 4 dental therapists passing my clinical knowledge and hints and tips about different treatments. It was so well received that makes me want to cry. These professionals will continue working in their own comunities to help their own people and it feels we have done something invaluable and that is leaving our legacy behind.
we are not leaving a void , the good work will continue in the hands of these professionals !
Now that this extraordinary and one in a life time journey comes to conclusion , I am thoroughly grateful for this opportunity. I met so many extraordinary individuals , colleagues, fellow cyclists , non dental volunteers and lovely patients. It has made me more humble and to appreciate what we have and what we need to cherish more and that is small things in life which makes life worth living and precious.
I would like to thank all of my patients , friends and family in UK and wider world who supported my cause and this amazing charity. I have to say Farewell Africa, Farewell Tanzania .You have been amazing !❤️

11/02/2026

Day two cycling in Tanzania

We love adventure travel and love taking people of all ages and abilities all over the world to fulfil their dreams of trekking in some stunning places.