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Exciting Announcement!

We are thrilled to share that the ACDA has secured charity spaces for the TCS London Marathon 2025! 🏅

TCS London Marathon

This is your chance to take part in one of the world’s most iconic races while supporting the work of the ACDA. To apply for a place, simply visit the link below and submit your application by 27th November 2024. Successful applicants will be announced on 7th December 2024.

Key details:

  • Registration fee: ÂŁ50
  • Minimum fundraising target: ÂŁ1,500

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while participating in the TCS London Marathon!

Apply Here

Maxdent Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Products

Environmental Impact: Traditional plastic toothbrushes contribute to plastic pollution in landfills and oceans with millions of tonnes of plastics including oral care products documented to lurk on the ocean floor. By switching to eco-friendly alternatives made from biodegradable materials, dental professionals can significantly reduce their environmental footprint.

Human health Impact: It is well documented that plastic production and recycling workers are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, toxic metal poisoning, neuropathy, neurotoxic injury, decreased fertility, leukaemias, lymphomas, as well as lung, hepatic, brain and breast cancer. New research has also found the presence of microplastics in human blood and genital cells. There is evidence that some of these microplastics are released by oral healthcare products.

Oral Health Benefits: Eco-friendly oral hygiene products are often made from natural materials such as bamboo, which have antimicrobial properties. This can help improve oral hygiene and overall health for both dental professionals and patients.

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Maxdent Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Products
Maxdent Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Products

Timi-ACDAUk is the face of Muscular Dystrophy UK for the 2025 TCS London Marathon

Join us in supporting Muscular Dystrophy UK by donating today.

TCS London Marathon 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Tendai Manangazira, one of the winners of the inaugural CGDent-GC award for foundation dentists. Tendai has found inspiration in being part of this esteemed group.ACDA-UK

Dr. Olurotimi Adesanya MBE (FCGDent), Chair of the ACDA, remarked, "It is satisfying to see young dentists of African and Caribbean origin excel early in their careers. Their achievements set them up for great success in the profession we are in a minority and inspire the generations behind them who will follow in their footsteps."

Dr. Tendai Manangazira
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Dr Timi Adesanya completes the London Marathon for Muscular Dystrophy UK

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations, support, and kind messages. I successfully completed my first marathon, the London Marathon, in 5 hours and 36 minutes. Despite being slowed down in the last 10 kilometres due to an old knee injury, I raised a total of £3570 for Muscular Dystrophy UK. The atmosphere was incredibly positive, and I cherished every mile of the journey, especially meeting friends and family along the route for photos and stopping at Muscular Dystrophy cheer points. I'll be back in 2025 to continue raising awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, which currently lacks treatment. 😎

Dr Timi Adesanya

Dr Andrea Cupidore award

Dr Andrea Cupidore award

We are all proud of Dr Andrea Cupidore for the award, for championing the promotion of oral health in the community on behalf of ACDA UK. Thank you Andrea for keeping the ACDA “light on” in the community

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2021

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2021

Identifying a patient who needs advanced periodontal care and where to start

Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry Webinar

Fund Raising For Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry

Dr Kayode Onanuga and Dr Timi Adesanya ran in the Beckenham Half Marathon 2021 on Sunday 26th September. A 13.1-mile route around the lovely town of Beckenham including three park sections. The aim was to raise funds for mental health and wellness in dentistry to help train mental health leads in the dental practice.

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Fund Raising

Crowd Funding Story

Also, we received an amazing poem from one of our members Dr. Adeloye

The Poem

Meet the expert as seen in the Guardian newspaper - ACDA chairman Dr Timi Adesanya

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British Dental Journal December 11th 2020

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Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2020

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2020

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2019

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2019

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2018

Best Oral Health Awareness Initiative, UK

Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2018

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION: ‘WHAT DOES A DENTIST ACTUALLY DO?’

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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

Members of the ACDA-UK were welcomed to Hyland House School in Tottenham to give an oral health presentation in September and October 2018.

Dr Andrea Cupidore, Dr Deborah Reynolds and Dr Cheryl Stewart engaged the KS1 (5-7-year olds) and KS2 (8-11-year olds) in some aspects of a dentist’s daily life. It’s not all about the UDAs! (Unit of Dental Activity for the uninitiated)

The children learnt the importance of teeth; the teeth families and their role in breaking down food; healthy food choices; the difference between some animals and the human dentition and saw images on why and how dentists restore teeth.

The piece d’rĂ©sistance was demonstrating how effective, or not, their tooth cleaning had been that morning. This involved using a specialised dye to highlight areas of plaque, pink being less than 24 hours old and blue greater than 24 hours. The children had fun comparing their results with their classmates.

Correct brushing technique followed, and the children were given toothbrushes and toothpaste, donated by ACDA-UK members, and instructed on how to remove plaque successfully.

Our visit in October coincided with Hyland House School’s celebration of Black History Month. The ACDA-UK was honoured to support the school in providing positive role models for the children.

The Association would like to thank Mrs St Luce-McKenzie for her kind invitation and all the teaching staff for their warm welcome and feedback.

Essential Advice and Tips for Dental Students and Young Dentists

Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day

Held on Sunday July 22nd 2018

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Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: ACDA-UK ACTED AS DENTAL ADVISORS AT HYLAND HOUSE SCHOOL SUMMER FETE

Held on Sunday 1st of July 2018.

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Community Health Expo & Family Fun Day
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

On one of London’s many gloriously sunny days this year, the African and Caribbean Dental Association was invited to participate in Hyland House School’s Summer Fete.

This independent primary school based in Tottenham N17, hosted a ‘Back to the 80’s’ themed event with many stalls, including Caribbean cuisine, arts and crafts, face painting, a bouncy castle and a health stand, which the association was part of.

Dr Andrea Cupidore , Dr Cheryl Stewart , Dr Deborah Reynolds , Dr Timi Adesanya and Sitha Designs Dental lab owner Valentine Dzingai fielded questions from the young and old regarding differing aspects of dentistry. We provided free toothpastes and toothbrushes as well as leaflets on children’s teeth and NHS Dental Services.

From the fete attendees we found that;

  • Many of the older generation did not visit the dentist on a regular basis and was usually prompted by a dental issue.
  • The older generation had a guarded opinion of dentists and their role in their general health, citing dissatisfaction and distrust with regards to previous treatments and financial costs as precipitating factors.
  • Eligibility for free dental treatment was not readily known
  • Many parents used the service for their children (under 16) who attended regularly (6 monthly), however they themselves did not attend as often (yearly or greater intervals)
  • Few had never seen an African or Caribbean Dental Surgeon and were very supportive of the aims of the Association.
  • Our services for primary schools and supporting students aspiring to join the dental profession was well received and applauded.

This was an informative snapshot of opinions regarding dentistry in the African community in this area, and reveals our mission to improve the oral health awareness in minority groups is warranted.

Delegates visit to Number 10

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In late 2017, the organisation was contacted by Nero Ughwujabo, the then Prime Minister Theresa May's Special Advisor on Social Justice, Young People and Opportunities. He had heard about the ACDA's outstanding work with young people from underprivileged backgrounds.

Delegates of the Association including members of the executive committee attended a meeting at No.10 Downing Street in January 2018 to tackle issues such as discrimination and lack of opportunities for young people.

As a result of this meeting, the charity also adopted a manifesto to prioritise its activities as follows:

  • to provide knowledge of what good oral health entails, and how to achieve it
  • to develop partnerships with Primary and Secondary schools to showcase dentistry as a career
  • to highlight the role of the dental surgeon in attaining positive health outcomes
  • to conduct community oral health promotions in collaboration with schools and other community-based organisations.

Great news! Our press release is in the Voice online now..

Check out our press release in the Voice online now at:
http://voice-online.co.uk/article/bringing-oral-health-awareness-minority-groups-uk

Please share it with as many people in your contact.

Also tickets are going for the picnic if you have indicated you wish to attend please pay as tickets are offered on first come first serve basis
Hope to see you all at the picnic
"The Journey Continues..."

ACDA in the News

We were delighted to be featured in July's issue of Dentistry(2014) following an interview with Editor Julian English. The in-depth interview gave us the opportunity to explain in detail the aims and objectives of the Association and bring these to the attention of the profession.

With the launch of our new website we are now ready and prepared for a full-on push for new members. If you're not yet a member and want to know what benefits

One Child One Toothbrush

Held at the end of June 2014, our most recent community event saw a group of ACDA Members spend the day spreading the oral care message in a Croydon shopping centre. With face-painting and music throughout the day we drew quite a crowd and distributed lots of toothbrushes and toothpaste (kindly supplied by Henry Schein Dental). This was a great opportunity to answer questions from the public and explain the importance of child oral heath.


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