Can I volunteer for dental work?
Anybody aged over 18 is welcome to volunteer. You do not have to have been a dentist. On our expression of interest form we ask you what interests you about the museum and what skills you can offer.
How much work experience do you need for dentistry?
It is believed that a period of two weeks experience in a varied range of dental settings is the minimum expected. It is therefore critical that before your UCAS application is submitted, even before you write your personal statement, that you conduct work experience.
What is dental shadowing?
Shadowing: going to a dentist’s or dental specialist’s office to observe procedures, learn terminology and techniques, observe different practice environments and ask the dental professional questions about his or her journey to practicing dentistry.
How many volunteers work at a dental clinic?
A typical clinic has six to seven dental chairs and is staffed by a volunteer team of 12 to 18 people. Volunteer teams include up to five dentists, three hygienists and 10 assistants and general volunteers. Clinics operate eight to nine hours per day for five to six days.
Where can I volunteer for Global Dental Relief?
Global Dental Relief welcomes volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and dental/hygiene students to join our volunteer teams travelling to six countries: Nepal, India, Guatemala, Cambodia, Kenya, and Mexico.
Where can I volunteer as a dentist in Fremantle?
An additional facility, St Patrick’s Oral Health Clinic in Fremantle is a fully equipped dental clinic with volunteer dentists and specialists providing pro bono dental treatment. The clinic is seeking volunteer dentists to participate in half day sessions (8.30am – 1.30pm) Mon – Fri.
Do you have to be a dentist to volunteer at Leeds?
If you are not registered with a dentist, you may be eligible to volunteer. To access this service you will have to register your interest, undergo an assessment and meet certain criteria. As our students can provide only a limited range of treatments volunteers will need to undergo a short assessment.
A typical clinic has six to seven dental chairs and is staffed by a volunteer team of 12 to 18 people. Volunteer teams include up to five dentists, three hygienists and 10 assistants and general volunteers. Clinics operate eight to nine hours per day for five to six days.
Global Dental Relief welcomes volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and dental/hygiene students to join our volunteer teams travelling to six countries: Nepal, India, Guatemala, Cambodia, Kenya, and Mexico.
How do I become a dental volunteer abroad?
Browse our dental volunteer opportunities and choose a destination and the project you wish to volunteer on, as well as the dates you wish to volunteer. Complete the free online application form with the details of your chosen program and dates. You will then receive an email confirming that IVHQ has received your application.
What can I do as a dental volunteer in Kerala?
When volunteering abroad on the Dentistry project in Kerala, you will work under the guidance and mentorship of leading dental professionals, and may also have the opportunity to support large-scale dental check-ups within the local community.