¿De qué se trata?
Take part in our Dentistry internship in Vietnam and discover first hand what the day to day life of a dentist is like. You’ll shadow dentists in clinics and other healthcare centres, and learn directly from them. This experience will add value to your CV, and give you a deeper insight into the healthcare challenges people face in developing countries.
We’ll teach you about common oral diseases and conditions, and how to diagnose and treat them. You’ll sit in on consultations, and observe different procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to do practical work during outreaches. You’ll focus on planning and running educational talks about the importance of good oral hygiene.
You’ll live and work in Hanoi, and stay with a host family or in shared accommodation with other Projects Abroad interns. Make the most of your time in Vietnam, and eat plenty of delicious food like pho, and explore places like Ha Long Bay!
Fechas de Inicio:
Fechas Flexibles
Ver fechasDuración Mínima:
1 semana
Edad:
18 o más
Necesitas haber completado al menos un año de estudios o capacitación relacionados con odontología y nivel intermedio de inglés
Is a Dentistry internship in Vietnam right for me?
Are you a dental student looking to broaden your practical knowledge? Are you interested in adding international work experience to your CV? Would you like to support disadvantaged people at the same time? If you answered yes to these questions, dental work experience in Vietnam is perfect for you.
You’ll work in a medical setting, and learn from experienced dentists. This will add relevant work experience to your CV, and give you interesting points to talk about in applications and interviews. Best of all, you’ll support disadvantaged communities through practical outreach work at the same time.
To join this internship, you need to have completed at least one year of dentistry studies or training. Everything you do will be supervised, and you can reach out to Projects Abroad staff for guidance at any time.
Our Dentistry internship in Vietnam runs throughout the year and has flexible dates, so you can join at any time for a minimum of two weeks. We encourage you to stay longer than two weeks in order to learn as much as possible.
What will I do on this internship?
You will spend most of your time in a local hospital, but sometimes you will also travel to other healthcare clinics. Below are some of the activities you will take part in:
- Shadow and observe local dentists and experience their daily routine
- Assist with patient screenings and preparing instruments for procedures
- Raise awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene during outreaches
Your work will focus on the following main areas:
Shadow and observe local dentists and experience their daily routine
You will spend the majority of your time shadowing dentists as they go about their work day. You’ll sit in on consultations and observe simple procedures, and learn more about the theoretical and practical aspects of dentistry. We encourage you to ask questions and make notes about what you see.
Assist with patient screenings and preparing instruments for procedures
Besides sitting in on consultations and procedures, you will be taught how to clean, sterilise, and prepare medical equipment and the room for procedures. Once you have mastered these skills, this will be one of your daily duties as an intern.
Raise awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene
You have the opportunity to participate in outreach work. This work will involve teaching local communities about the importance of oral hygiene through presentations and handouts. The aim of these awareness campaigns is to encourage people to have regular dental check ups and to look after their teeth and mouths properly, in order to prevent disease.
Types of placements at the Dentistry placement in Vietnam
You’ll work at a hospital specialising in dental care. Here, you can explore different areas of dentistry. These include:
- Dental health examination
- Basic dental care
- Radiology
- Anesthesiology
- Oral surgery
- Gerontology
- Dentures and prosthesis
If you’re interested in a specific department, please feel free to contact us and we can help advise you.
Where in Vietnam will I be working?
Hanói
You will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city.
Hanoi is lively, with endless markets spilling onto streets, scooters zooming by, and a restaurant on every corner. You will have the opportunity to explore over weekends and in the evenings.
You will work mainly in a hospital setting and can choose which departments you would like to be involved with. The main placement is in a hospital specialising in dental care.
The hospitals we are partnered with are generally of a high standard and are equipped with modern technology.
What is a typical day on the Dentistry internship in Vietnam like?
You will wake up to a delicious home-cooked breakfast with your host family, or at the accommodation you share with other interns and volunteers. You will then leave for work on local public transport. On your first day, our staff will accompany you to show you the way.
You work day will run from 8am until 4.30pm from Monday to Friday, and you will have the weekends off to explore.
Your day will generally be spent shadowing dentists during consultations and observing simple procedures. You will also assist with cleaning tools and preparing equipment for procedures.
Some of your time will also be set aside for outreach work. This will involve raising awareness in the local community about the importance of oral hygiene, as well as how to take better care of their teeth.
In the evenings, you will be free to explore Hanoi with fellow interns or relax at your accommodation. Make the most of your weekends, and organise a trip to famous places like Ha Long Bay.
What are the aims of this project?
There are two main aims to this project: to provide you with an educational experience and to assist those in disadvantaged communities.
Many of the dental interns who join us are looking for international work experience. One of our aims is to encourage the cross-cultural sharing of knowledge. You will learn from skilled local dentists, and in turn share your own experiences with them. It’s a wonderful way to not only learn about healthcare practice in a developing country, but to discover everyday life in another country.
In Vietnam, 80% of the population still live in rural areas with little or no access to basic healthcare or dental facilities. This is due mainly to lack of funds, as well as lack of transport. Your outreach work will contribute to trying to combat these issues. You will share knowledge about the importance of good oral hygiene, as well as how to take better care of their teeth.
We are working towards five long-term goals through our Medical Management Plan for Vietnam:
- Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promote an exchange of medical knowledge
- Improve the quality of healthcare provided to patients
- Improve the quality of specialised or alternative healthcare provided
- Improve hygiene standards
- Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
Join a Dentistry internship in Vietnam, and expand your knowledge about dentistry while helping us work towards these goals.
Planes de gestión
Hemos establecido los objetivos para nuestros proyectos en documentos llamados Planes de Gestión. Los usamos para planificar adecuadamente la labor que realizarás. También nos ayudan a medir y evaluar nuestros logros e impacto cada año.
Básicamente, nuestros Planes de Gestión nos ayudan a mejorar nuestros proyectos. Esto significa que formarás parte de algo que tiene un impacto real donde más se necesita. Lee más sobre nuestros Planes de Gestión.
Midiendo nuestro impacto
Nuestros proyectos trabajan hacia objetivos claros a largo plazo con objetivos anuales específicos. Cada voluntario e interno que enviamos a nuestros proyectos nos ayudan a trabajar para alcanzar estos objetivos, sin importar cuánto tiempo participen en sus proyectos.
Cada año miramos hacia atrás y vemos cuánto hemos progresado hacia esos objetivos. También creamos un Reporte de Impacto Global que documenta nuestros logros. Obtén más información sobre el impacto que logra nuestra comunidad global de voluntarios, internos y personal y lee el último informe.
Comida y alojamiento
Te alojarás con una familia hospedera en Hanói. Ellos te recibirán en su hogar, dispuestos a compartir sus costumbres y aprender sobre tu cultura. Creemos que esta es la mejor forma de sumergirte en el estilo de vida vietnamita y tener una experiencia realmente única.
Haremos lo posible por alojarte con al menos otro voluntario o interno de Projects Abroad. Tu habitación será sencilla pero cómoda, limpia y segura.
También tenemos alojamiento compartido donde puedes quedarte con otros voluntarios e internos de Projects Abroad.
El coste del programa incluye tres comidas al día.
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Actividades de ocio y tiempo libre
Vietnam tiene una gran mezcla de ciudades bulliciosas y paisajes pintorescos. Con tantas actividades turísticas encontrarás mucho que hacer en tu tiempo libre.
Si quieres conocer la historia del país puedes explorar el Museo de Etnología de Vietnam o el Museo Nacional de Historia Vietnamita. El Mausoleo de Ho Chi Minh también es un sitio histórico importante y se encuentra en Hanói.
Si quieres comprar souvenirs hay muchos mercados con productos locales. Las noches en Hanói están llenas de luces brillantes y coloridas. Verás artistas callejeros y puedes terminar tu día en un restaurante para probar la comida típica.
En el campo verás campos de arroz que se extienden en el horizonte y te darán el escape perfecto.
Tenemos varios proyectos aquí, así que seguramente habrá otros voluntarios. Esto te permitirá viajar en grupo o por tu cuenta.
Seguridad y respaldo de nuestro personal
Tu seguridad es nuestra prioridad. Contamos con procedimientos para asegurar que tengas el apoyo que necesitas para disfrutar tu viaje tranquilamente. Nuestro personal está disponible las 24 horas al día para asegurar que te sientas cómodo en tu alojamiento y programa. Si tienes problemas, ellos te ayudarán en cualquier momento.
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