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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Dental Aid Assistance

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Meet other participants from all over th world
  • Learn Spanish
  • Gain experience from seasoned professionals

Highlights

  • Meet other participants from all over th world
  • Learn Spanish
  • Gain experience from seasoned professionals
  • Immerse in Guatemalan Culture
  • Travel while learning
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles

    About the program

    Gain valuable real world experience in the dental field shadowing professionals.

    The dental internship program partners with a variety of private dental clinics where interns can get real work experience shadowing a dentist and his assistant.

    Interns applying for dental internships with INLEX must be studying dentistry or pre-dentistry. Tasks and involvement in the program are ...

    About the program

    The dental internship program partners with a variety of private dental clinics where interns can get real work experience shadowing a dentist and his assistant.

    Interns applying for dental internships with INLEX must be studying dentistry or pre-dentistry. Tasks and involvement in the program are directly related to the level of knowledge of the intern. Interns are expected to know basic Spanish to communicate with doctors and patients. Spanish classes are available before starting the internship, these classes prepare you with specific terminology for the field.

    Interns can assist in a clinic and expect to work in:

    • Patient record keeping.

    • Dental equipment care and preparation.

    • Assistance or observation in procedures like dental check-ups, fillings, extractions, bridges, and implants, root canals, sealants, crowns and caps, and more.

    • Consumable material preparation.


    Availability: Year-long.

    Program Duration:4-12 weeks

    Location: Antigua and surrounding villages

    Schedule:  8 am-1pm, Monday to Friday. More hours are available upon request.

    Typical day

    7 am breakfast with host family
    8 am-1 pm work in clinic.

    1 pm on wards free time.
    7pm dinner with host family

    Typical day

    7 am breakfast with host family
    8 am-1 pm work in clinic.

    1 pm on wards free time.
    7pm dinner with host family

    Free-time activities

    Program is close to Antigua, Guatemala with many sightseeing sites, gyms, bars, cafes.Also it serves as great starting point for hikes and transportation hub for other parts of Guatemala like Lake Atitlan, el Paredon beach, Tikal and others.

    Free-time activities

    Program is close to Antigua, Guatemala with many sightseeing sites, gyms, bars, cafes.Also it serves as great starting point for hikes and transportation hub for other parts of Guatemala like Lake Atitlan, el Paredon beach, Tikal and others.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Dentistry or related field at Iniversity level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    resume and passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The program includes

    • Accommodation: Host family  in private room with two meals per day 
    • Participation in cultural activities.
    • On call support throughout the service.
    • Orientation to  intern placement
    • Welcome at airport with transport.(one way)
    •  Certificate of program completion.

    Airport Pickup at La Aurora International Airport

    Includes pickup at the airport.
    Does not include drop-off

    Accommodation

    Host family, in private room with two meals per day



    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and dinner.
    Vegetarian diets ok.




    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Guatemala provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Guatemala you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Guatemala. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrivals are on Sundays, please select a Sunday as your arrival date or ask for a list of start dates.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $264 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    Location

    Americas > Central America > Guatemala > Antigua

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