Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach

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Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach

Become part of our vibrant community.

JOIN

Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach

Become part of our vibrant community.

JOIN

Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach

Become part of our vibrant community.

JOIN

Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach

Become part of our vibrant community.

JOIN

About Us

VAW-Dental outreach provides volunteers with the opportunity to shadow dental professionals and assist them in procedures such as extractions, cleanings, fillings, radiography, and sealants. Volunteers will fundraise for the supplies and materials used for the procedures prior to the trip abroad. In the clinics, volunteers will perform basic triage, assist the dentists, and manage the pharmacy, as well as teach oral hygiene classes in elementary schools. All volunteer work is under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

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Members Benefits

VAW Global Health Alliances develops community health systems while providing interns the opportunity to work alongside experienced local healthcare professionals. VAW Global Dental Interns work closely with community partners to implement dental clinics across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Through the Dental Outreach program, interns learn about healthcare in a global context and assist with dental procedures, treatment courses, and clinic operations through shadowing, measuring vital signs, and training on proper disinfection and sanitization techniques — all under the direct supervision of experienced local dentists and staff.

Events & Activities

Check out our instagram @gmuvawdental and our mason360 to see updates on our events and activities throughout the semester!

Exclusive Resources

While on-site, interns will be required to attend several orientations and workshops focused on professional development and cultural sensitivity, which will reinforce the trainings they did leading up to their trip. Additionally, interns will be required to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, such as measuring blood pressure, biosecurity and biosafety measures, and other skills — approved by a local healthcare provider — before being allowed to assist in those stations during clinics.

Connnections

This is an intensive internship — valuable to future dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, as well as other future healthcare providers, global practitioners, and anyone interested in gaining skills in public health while supporting healthcare systems around the world.

Our Team

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Tenzin Deden

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Maram Darkazanli

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Farah Alshawkani

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Diva Diaz Osinaga

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Britney Nguyen

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Erick Gomez Reyes

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Charles Madden

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Volunteers Around the World- Dental Outreach


Fairfax Virginia
United States