Dental nurse wanted for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join SmileStar’s overseas outreach, delivering vital dental care to underprivileged communities.
A UK dental charity is offering an incredible opportunity for a dental nurse to join an overseas outreach programme, providing critical dental care for hundreds of patients in underprivileged communities.
Supported by leading UK dental manufacturer Perfection Plus, SmileStar are offering a unique opportunity for a Dental Nurse to take a heavily subsidised funded place, joining one of SmileStar’s overseas outreach programmes in 2026/2027.
Over 50,000 Patients Across The World
Led by founder and Lead Clinician and Partner at Portman Dentex, Dr Mitesh Badiani, SmileStar organise several outreach programmes each year, with dental professionals giving up their time and using their expertise to provide much-needed treatment to hundreds of patients on each trip.
To date, Smilestar volunteers have treated over 50,000 patients with the mission of relieving pain, creating lasting change and empowering local clinicians, and building a sustainable legacy of care.
Creating A Legacy Of Improving Oral Health
With over 35 international outreach programmes to date, reaching patients in 11 different countries around the world, SmileStar not only allows dental professionals to use their skills and knowledge to perform urgent care, but also to teach local dentists, therapists, and doctors to carry out painless extractions, creating a long-term strategy for improving oral health.
Many healthcare professionals have remarked that their time with the SmileStar team has been one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of their lives, noting the incredible spirit across the team.
Dr Magdalena Laskowska, Principal Dentist at Harwood Dental Practice in Tavistock, Devon, reflects on her experiences with SmileStar.
“I support various charities, but SmileStar is special. Every trip has an impact on lives of patients but also on our own lives. Each trip is a unique experience, and even though it is geared to give to other people, I always come back feeling that I have been given so much.”
Support For War Veterans
As well as offering critical dental care to patients overseas, SmileStar also work with ex-soldiers and war veterans in the UK who have suffered with both their physical and mental health, providing pro bono dental services as well as opportunities for them to be part of overseas outreach programmes.
Andy Burns is a former Royal Marine commando who served for nearly 25 years and was invited on a SmileStar programme in 2019.
“The SmileStar team have an innate caring and compassionate attitude. They accepted me as one of their own, without judgement and that in itself had quite a profound effect upon me. My time with Mitesh and the SmileStar team changed my life.”
Official Charity Partner Of Perfection Plus
Perfection Plus have officially partnered with SmileStar to support the exceptional work of the team. For many years, Perfection Plus have donated thousands of hand instruments and consumables for multiple outreach programmes, which help provide urgent treatment, but also to help local teams continue the great work once the SmileStar team have left.
As part of their commitment to the partnership with SmileStar, this year Perfection Plus will be making a donation for every single pack of their best-selling Protect+ and Eco+ Sterilisation Pouches sold, with the proceeds going directly to supporting places on upcoming outreach programmes as well as providing materials, consumables and instruments.
So Proud To Support The Work Of SmileStar
Sam Wells, managing director of Perfection Plus, says: “The work that Smilestar does not only transforms the lives of the patients they treat, it creates a legacy of improving access to oral health and creates lasting positive change. The impact of this is not only felt by those receiving treatment, but also by those giving the treatment too.
‘Being part of a SmileStar outreach programme doesn’t just change the lives of the patients, it changes the lives of the dentists, dental nurses and the other volunteers who give their time. This is why Perfection Plus is so proud to support the work of SmileStar.”
Using Skills To Provide Critical Care In Underprivileged Communities
Perfection Plus and SmileStar are looking for a dental nurse who is passionate about using their skills and dental knowledge to be a part of a life-changing outreach programme, providing essential, critical dentistry to communities who otherwise cannot access it.
The lucky winner will then join one of SmileStar’s overseas programmes in either 2026 or 2027 and be part of an incredible team of dental professionals passionate about giving their time and knowledge to help others.
To encourage the spirit of working with a charity, the applicant is expected to fundraise £500 themselves, with all the remaining costs being covered by Perfection Plus.
How To Apply
Applicants should send a covering letter, no more than 500 words, including the following information:
- Some background information on themselves and their dental training.
- How they plan to fundraise the £500 – the more innovative the better!
- Why would they love to join the SmileStar outreach programme?
- Why are they passionate about dentistry and making a difference to those most in need?
Deadline for applications is approaching, and covering letters should be sent via email to [email protected] or can be posted directly to Perfection Plus - Unit 6 Westwood Court, Brunel Road, Totton, SO40 3WX.
