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DENTISTRY WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIPS IN MADURAI

INDIA

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This internship is with a private dental practice in Madurai, where you'll help take care of the patients, work with the dental hygienist and help with dental counselling. You'll be exposed to Orthodontic, Endodontic, Periodocntics, Oral surgery, implantology and lots more. You'll also have the opportunity to go out with the mobile unit and assist the team with educating the school children on the importance of oral hygiene and teaching them preventative measures. And more!

PLACEMENT OVERVIEW
Location: Madurai
Start dates: Available all year round, you choose your start date
Duration:
From 2 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa requirements
Requirements: No qualifications required but you should have "a passion for helping people" [the Owner/Dentist].
Compensation: Unpaid
Price: £995 for 2 weeks, ranging to £2,095 for 12 weeks. Full Price List and other Currencies


Accommodation included  Food included  No qualifications required


What's included:
Arranging the internship,
Full pre-departure support and assistance,
Payment Protection insurance
Accommodation
Food (excluding lunch)
Meeting you at the nearest Airport
Transfer to your accommodation
Transport to and from your project
In-country team support and backup
24-hr emergency support
Certificate of Completion.


What's not included: Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa, return transfer to the airport.

Book this Internship

Our dentistry work experience placement is based in the delightful and bustling city of Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The owner of the dental practice completed his training in England and he has achieved many awards for services to dentistry. They even have their own brand of toothpaste!

The dentist and his staff are dedicated to serving the public and in particular helping the poor and needy. Not only does he have a state of the art surgery, he also has a well equipped mobile unit that goes out every day to promote oral hygiene awareness. They have just completed their two year plan to visit and serve all of the government schools within Madurai and they have treated 25,000 students – an amazing achievement. To continue their charitable work they are currently visiting private schools within Madurai.

“The dental practice includes a small family of the most friendly and giving people I have ever met. They will do anything for you and treat you as one of the family. The doctor is so generous in his teaching that I have learnt so much more than just Dentistry. The doctor doesn’t just treat the teeth, but the person as a whole, inside and out. The smile on the patients face at the end of the treatment says it all”. Hannah Fullerton

WORK CONTENT:
The areas that the dental practice specialises in are:

  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Endodontics & Conservative Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Perdodontics
  • Oral & Maillofacial Surgery
  • Prosthodontics
  • Implantology
  • Cosmetic Dentistry

Within the dental practice you will take care of the patients, work with the dental hygienist and help with counselling.

You will also have the opportunity to go out with the mobile unit and assist the team with educating the school children on the importance of oral hygiene and teaching them preventative measures. You will also get involved with screening for diseases.

Your working hours are usually subject to a shift rota. When you work at the clinic you will have one session in the morning and one in the evenings, Monday to Fridays only. You will have the afternoon off to rest or explore the city! However you will need to be flexible when you go out with the mobile unit as your hours will vary day to day.

All of the staff here are very friendly and helpful and they will make you feel extremely welcome.

Requirements:
You don't need any qualifications to apply for this placement. We do ask however that you are enthusiastic, self motivated and confident in working both alone and as part of a team. The Doctor has said that anyone with a passion for helping others is most welcome.

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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

  • An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into beautiful India and it's fascinating culture.

  • New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

  • An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market

  • And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field in a different culture where practices may differ considerably from what you're used to in your home country. The experience you gain will also be an invaluable entry on your CV or resume.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:

  • 1-Week Intensive Tamil Language Course prior to starting your project. Learning a little Tamil will enhance your time in India immeasurably, as you’ll find out things about the culture and the way of life that someone without language skills simply wouldn’t have access to!

  • Tamil Language Lessons with a private tutor taken at the same time as your main project. Courses range in length to suit your needs.

  • Yoga and Meditation Lessons: You have the choice of combining the two or focussing on Yoga on its own. These courses vary in length to be done as an optional extra to your main project. Start the day with yoga and meditation – it’ll set you up for the day!

  • Cookery Courses: Cooking is an institution in India. If you’d like to learn how to cook some of the mouth-watering dishes this is the perfect way to do it; you’ll be able to choose from an extensive choice of recipes, visit the market to purchase the fresh produce and then learn how to cook the south Indian style food with your own private chef! Again, this activity runs concurrently with your main project.

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Enhance your trip with exciting activities you can add to your programme:

Cookery Classes
Tamil Language Lessons
Yoga & Meditation Lessons


Feedback & Case Studies
Madurai Photo Gallery
Madurai Activities & Fun Photo Gallery
Travelling around India Photo Gallery

 

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ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Your accommodation could comprise of either staying with a host family or living in a Travellers flat. In either accommodation you may share a room with another Travellers volunteer. The accommodation you’ll be allocated to will depend on which project you’re doing and the number of volunteers there at the same time as you. However, if you have a preference for either a host family or staying in a flat, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Host Family
For a complete Indian experience we can arrange for you to stay with one of wonderful host families. All of our hosts are very welcoming and not only will be made to feel part of the family you’ll also gain a great insight into Indian culture and customs. Many of our volunteers remain friends with their host families long after they leave India and in some cases they return to the country later especially to visit their family.

You may share a room with one other volunteer; and you may have an en-suite western style bathroom. Most of the showers in our host accommodation are cold water only – however your hosts will boil water for you.

All of our host family houses are close together and just a few minutes’ walk away from internet cafes, banks and snack shops and just a short auto ride into the centre of town. Our staff in Madurai also lives close-by.

Food: Breakfast and dinner will be provided and prepared for you by the family and  is mainly local fare allowing you to taste a varied selection of delicious south Indian dishes and exotic fruits. You will need to make provision for your own lunch.

Volunteer Flat
Our volunteer flat is situated close to all our host families. This option gives you the chance to live within the local community whilst at the same time retaining your independence. This newly built flat is very modern, spacious, light and airy. It has a well kitted out kitchen and large lounge area with satellite TV, DVD and a good selection of DVDs for your entertainment. DVD’s however are extremely cheap to buy in the market at Rs 20 each! There is also a small balcony on which to relax with a cool drink and a book and gets a wonderfully refreshing evening breeze to keep you cool!

You will be provided with a food budget giving you the option to either cook for yourself or sample the local restaurants. Eating out is extremely cheap in Madurai. Opposite the flat is a tasty vegetarian restaurant with excellent south Indian Thali’s and Dosa’s. There is a supermarket just outside the flat selling everything from groceries to clothes and a meat shop below where non vegetarians can stock up on sausages! Many of the hotels in town have roof top restaurants offering incredible views across the town with the dramatic Sri Meenakshi Temple silhouetted on the skyline. Most restaurants are good quality and you can sample north as well as south Indian dishes along with a small selection of western food. Vegetarian food is in abundance! Bakeries and snack shops are on every street and be sure to try the delicious fruit; there is so much choice; mango, pineapple, water melon, custard apples and jack fruit make a very refreshing option and coconut water is also delicious!

TRAVEL:
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