Dental Volunteer Trips Overseas
If you are keen to volunteer abroad we list local and international organisations who offer safe and structured dental placements. You will get to travel to a new destination in the developing world and provide dental care to children and communities who do not have the facilities to get treatment.
If you are training to be a dentist or are just interested in helping people these trips will appeal to you. Dental volunteer programs are an amazing experience but please note work can be difficult and challenging, living and working conditions might be basic but don't let this put you off, this experience might just change your life.
Location of Projects
There are a number of worldwide locations and most people apply for dental volunteer work in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
What to Expect
When on a medical volunteer program abroad these placements are a great learning experience, you will get to shadow experienced dentists and work alongside prosthodontics and orthodontists helping with treatments like maxillary carcinoma excision, extractions, gross pathologies, teeth grinding and abscesses.
As a volunteer you will be able to provide care and examinations whilst as a volunteer hygienists you can help educate local people and assist children with hygiene care.
On most outreach projects there are teams of around 5 dentists, 3 hygienists and also around 10 general assistants - sometimes you might be helping literally hundreds of people every week, sometimes this can be exhausting but rewarding. If you have no dental work experience and don't currently work in this industry but are keen to help non-skilled volunteers are also needed to help around the world.
Requirements
Usually people aged 18+ apply but there are some special dental volunteer opportunities for high school students, some organisations arrange placements overseas which need to be booked in advance.
How to Apply
Arranging a dental placement overseas independently can be extremely difficult due to the nature of work and we highly recommend applying with a recognised international company - we have some listed on our website which offer safe and structured placements.
Most organisations charge a fee to participate which includes group placements, transport, training, acommodation, meals and in-country support. There are some free and low cost dental volunteer opportunities available with international charities but you will need to be a skilled professional.
Searchdental programs around the world and apply today.
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