A young boy learns how to brush his teeth correctly with the help of a student doing a Dentistry internship abroad.

Our projects: dentistry internships abroad

Dental shadowing abroad to drive your medical career forward

Our dental internships abroad give you the clinical skills you need to build your future dentistry career. When you intern abroad, you will not only gain valuable work experience in dentistry, but also:

  • learn from qualified dentists in real situations
  • experience day-to-day life working in a professional dental clinic
  • gain insight into how global dental practices differ based on resource availability 
  • see oral diseases and conditions more advanced than at home (like tooth decay)
  • observe routine and complex procedures, like root canals or maxillo-facial surgery 
  • participate in hands-on dental outreach and raise awareness of oral hygiene

Our dental volunteer abroad programmes are suitable for all skill levels. Whether you are in school or college, looking for pre-dental courses, or already at university hoping for experience, we can help. 

The best part? Your dentistry internship abroad is hassle-free. Everything is organised on your behalf, and our in-country staff will keep you safe, structure your programme, and guide you to make the most of your visit.

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A local dentist treats a patient in Argentina as Projects Abroad dental interns observe for their Dentistry internship
Dentistry Internship in Argentina
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  • Price: £1,495 for 1 week
  • Extra Weeks: £280
  • Start Date: Anytime
  • Minimum Duration: 1 week
  • Age: 18 or over
An intern on a Dentistry Project in Ghana with local medical staff at a clinic.
Dentistry Internship in Ghana
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  • Price: £1,470 for 1 week
  • Extra Weeks: £255
  • Start Date: Anytime
  • Minimum Duration: 1 week
  • Age: 16 or over
A local child has his teeth checked by two students doing a Dentistry internship in Mexico.
Dentistry Internship in Mexico
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  • Price: £1,470 for 1 week
  • Extra Weeks: £255
  • Start Date: Anytime
  • Minimum Duration: 1 week
  • Age: 18 or over
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Is a dental internship abroad right for me?

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!

Read our full list of medical internships abroad.

A dentist performs a dental procedure for a patient in Kenya as a student doing a Dentistry internship abroad observes.

What are the benefits of a dental internship abroad?

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, UCAS applications, and personal development, while also giving you great practical experience to discuss in your interviews and applications.

How are our dental internships different?

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.

A local dentist is assisted with a dental procedure by a Japanese dentist at a clinic in Latin America.

Our Medicine & Healthcare policy

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.

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