Overcoming Language Barriers When Volunteering Abroad
4 February, 2026
On the first day of a MEDLIFE mobile clinic, a student volunteer greeted a patient with the Spanish...
Get Volunteer Hours, Travel Abroad, And Make A Difference With Smiles Movement
26 January, 2026
If you're wondering how to get volunteer hours that truly matter, not just fulfill graduation...
How Long Does It Take To Become A Dentist? How You Can Get Started Today
20 January, 2026
If you’re asking, How long does it take to become a dentist?, you’re not alone. Many students start...
Travel Packing List for Dental Trips
13 January, 2026
On her first morning in Ecuador, Mia realized she had forgotten sunscreen. By the end of her first...
Dental Mission Trips for Students
6 January, 2026
In the hills above Lima, Peru, the air feels a little thinner and the streets a little steeper. On...
Dental Volunteer Opportunities Abroad: Learning and Global Health
29 December, 2025
Imagine arriving in Ecuador as part of a dental brigade. You are welcomed by local families and...
Dental Mission Trips vs. Service Trips: Ethical Alternatives
22 December, 2025
Picture a pre-dental student boarding a plane, eager to participate in one of many popular dental...
Global Dental Relief vs Smiles Movement Ethical Volunteer Programs
16 December, 2025
Picture yourself stepping into a bustling mobile clinic in Cusco, Peru, surrounded by a line of...
Benefits of Volunteering in Low-Income Communities
9 December, 2025
It’s 7:00 a.m. in a small hillside community on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. The line has already...