Individuals hoping to improve their oral health in preparation for cosmetic dentistry could be encouraged by recent news about a group of professionals.

Dentistry.co.uk has reported that 17 practitioners who took part in a charity bike ride over South Downs Way have raised more than £3,000 for Dentaid.

Organised by Denplan, the event came about as a result of the organisation's previous success with Coast to Coast events in previous years.

Taking part last month, the participants were able to enjoy glorious weather in the initial stages of the two-day exercise, with conditions worsening on the second.

Denplan's events executive Gemma Milles said: "Everyone that took part came away with a real sense of achievement, both physically and also for helping such a worthy cause."

Last year, dental professionals took part in a northern coast to coast event, which took part over the 140 mile trail from Whitehaven to Tynemouth in a bid to raise funds for the good cause.