Our Dentistry Internship Program in Sri Lanka offers an engaging and practical learning experience for dental students and aspiring oral health professionals. This program is designed to provide participants with clinical exposure, hands-on practice, and insight into the dental healthcare system in Sri Lanka. Interns will shadow experienced dental surgeons and assist in a variety of dental procedures, gaining valuable knowledge in patient care, preventive dentistry, and specialied treatments in both urban and community clinic settings.
Program Highlights:
1. Clinical Shadowing: Interns will observe and assist licensed dental professionals during clinical sessions at hospitals and dental clinics. This includes patient consultations, diagnostic procedures, and routine dental treatments.
2. Basic Dental Procedures: Under supervision, interns may assist in tasks such as chairside support, dental charting, instrument sterilization, and preparation of materials for fillings, extractions, and cleanings.
3. Preventive Oral Health Programs: Participate in school-based and community outreach programs focusing on oral hygiene education, dental screenings, and preventive care strategies aimed at improving public oral health.
4. Specialty Clinic Exposure: Interns will have the opportunity to observe a range of dental specialties including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics, depending on clinic schedules and case availability.
Responsibilities:
1. Chairside Assistance: Support dental surgeons during examinations and procedures by preparing instruments, handling suction equipment, and maintaining a sterile environment.
2. Patient Education: Provide guidance on oral hygiene practices, dietary advice, and post-treatment care to patients during outreach sessions and in-clinic interactions.
3. Record Keeping: Assist in maintaining patient records, documenting dental histories, treatment plans, and progress notes in line with clinic protocols.
4. Community Engagement: Take part in public dental health initiatives by delivering awareness talks, distributing educational materials, and participating in mobile dental clinics when available.
Join us in Sri Lanka for a rewarding dentistry internship experience where you’ll strengthen your clinical competencies, gain international exposure, and contribute to promoting better oral health across communities.