Dentistry Internship in Sri Lanka

Are you planning on a career in dentistry? Maybe you’re a current student or recent graduate? If so, this internship is ideal for you.

You’ll gain invaluable dentistry work experience in Sri Lanka, as you learn directly from experienced dentists. We encourage you to ask questions and take notes to get as much out of your experience as possible. It will also help grow your CV, and give you excellent points to to talk about in applications or interviews.

Your role in the hospital dental unit is mostly observational. This means that you can join us and learn without having previous experience or training. However, you do need to be at least 18 years old. More hands-on work is available at the discretion of local staff, and is dependent on your level of training or studies.

During your time abroad, you will have the help of our Projects Abroad medical supervisor. Their role is to ensure your internship runs smoothly. You will also have a dentist at your placement who will oversee your time at the hospital.

However, all Dentistry interns will have the chance to do practical work at our regular medical outreaches. These outreaches help people in disadvantaged communities, where there is no access to healthcare services.

This internship is available year-round, but you need to stay for a minimum of four weeks. However, our start and end dates are flexible, so you can choose a time that suits you.

The aim of this project is to provide interns with an educational experience that builds their practical knowledge and prepares them for their future career.

Many of the people who sign up for our healthcare internships are students or recent graduates looking to learn and gain real-world experience. We facilitate this cross-cultural exchange by matching interns with medical organisations in developing countries. You’ll learn from qualified and experienced dentists, who are eager to help you develop.

Another one of our goals in Sri Lanka is to improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups of people. While the government provides healthcare to all citizens, it has limited capacity and can be inconsistent. To address this, we run regular medical outreaches which serve around 150 – 500 patients at a time. This is critical work, as these people would otherwise not have access to medical care. Working with fellow medical interns, you’ll conduct basic health checks and distribute food and medicine.

We also work towards these goals in Sri Lanka:

• Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
• Improve hygiene standards
• Reduce the number of cases of Dengue fever

Join us on a dental internship in Sri Lanka that incorporates both observational and practical work, for a well-rounded experience that will boost your CV.

After you’ve had breakfast in the morning, you will travel to your work placement via bus or rickshaw. If it’s close enough, you can even walk. On your first day, Projects Abroad staff will accompany you to show you the way.

A typical day on this internship runs from 9am – 12pm and 2.30pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. Your hours may vary. If you live close enough to your host family, you can go home for lunch. Otherwise, you can bring a packed lunch with you.

You will spend your time observing staff in the dental unit at a local hospital. This is a great way to experience a day in the life of a dentist and all that it entails.

From screening patients to minor surgical procedures, you will witness a wide range of different activities. Dental staff may need to you assist from time to time, whether you’re sorting case files or preparing materials for a procedure.

On certain days you will break away from your regular schedule to take part in community outreaches. This is a great opportunity to experience medical work in a different setting. On these outreaches, you’ll work under the supervision of a local doctor to check vital signs and dispense medication.

Once you’re done for the day, it’s time to enjoy all that Sri Lanka has to offer. You can spend time getting to know your host family over a delicious dinner, or explore the surroundings. We run regular social events for our interns and volunteers, which is a great way to make new friends from around the world.