Free dental treatment will be available for Newlyn fisherfolk and their dependent family members this week, thanks to Smiles at Sea.

Smiles at Sea is funded and delivered by Smile Together in partnership with The Fishermen’s Mission, Healthy Cornwall, SeaFit and their partner network of healthcare providers.

This service includes:

• a free check-up
• immediate dental treatment
• oral cancer screening
• oral health advice and guidance.

All you have to do is pop into the mobile dental unit at Newlyn Harbour on any of the dates below, between the times indicated:

• Tuesday 27th September – 8am to 2pm
• Wednesday 28th September – 11am to 5pm
• Thursday 29th September – 8am to 2pm.

You can also bring along your old toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes for recycling and every eligible person seeing the oral health team will receive a free pack of oral health items and healthy snacks, and be entered in a free prize draw.

For more information, please call 0333 405 0290.