Dentistry internships abroad

If you are looking to kickstart a career in dentistry with meaningful experience, this is the programme for you.

Our dental volunteer abroad opportunities help you gain clinical skills while working in a supportive environment. Our dentistry internships provide constant supervision and guidance from our trained staff. You will:

• shadow dentists and learn about oral conditions and diseases first-hand
• attend lectures and workshops taught by professionals
• learn from qualified dentists and observe how to diagnose common dental diseases
• use your new skills to help others during healthcare outreach sessions

The support you receive for dental volunteer opportunities abroad depends on your experience. School or college students will be closely supervised and guided to develop their skills and understanding of dentistry, while university students will be given more freedom.

If you’re a professional looking to volunteer as a dentist abroad, our programmes offer a new challenge. You’ll share your knowledge and skills with local staff and give back by treating disadvantaged patients.

Please note that the amount of hands-on work can vary between our destinations. If you have specific things you want to see, contact our Project Experts to discuss your options!

There are several benefits to completing a dental internship abroad for students of all levels. You will:

• find out whether dentistry is the right career for you to pursue
• gain valuable work experience in dentistry to lay the foundations for your career
• develop crucial personal skills such as communication, organization, planning, teamwork, time management, leadership, and resilience
• observe oral conditions and treatment methods you might not encounter at home
• get a more immersive dental shadowing experience compared to your home country
• learn to work and empathize with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• improve self-confidence and broaden your horizons

All of the above will enhance your CV, applications, and personal development, while also giving you great practical experience to discuss in your interviews and applications.

At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. Our dental work experience abroad programs are all ethical, well supported, and impactful for the local population. Here are the two key elements that set us apart from other internship programmes:

Hands-on work with trained professionals

On our dental internships abroad, you’ll work alongside real healthcare professionals. You can observe them in their everyday work, ask questions, and get involved with daily procedures. Our interns often mention how they gained a greater insight into dentistry than they ever did at home, setting them up for success at dental school.

A tailored approach

We’re often able to tailor your internship to your interests or specialisation. You can work in multiple departments, focus on one particular area, or experience outreach work in the local community.

We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.