Panama - 9 days
*This itinerary is subject to change
About This Team
Country: Panama
Arrival Date: 06/23/2018
Departure Date: 07/01/2018
Duration: 9 days
Arrival City: Panama City
Departure City: Panama City
Cost: $1695.00
Volunteers will be working in ISL partner communities to provide dental health services to those in need. While in Panama they will also have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and explore the cultural landscape in a meaningful way.
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About Dentistry
Dental care is one of the most critically underserved areas of international health care, as dental care is usually not included in the socialized health care systems found in most developing countries. Through ISL, thousands receive dental care – with your help!
Learn MoreAbout Panama
Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, Panama is the southernmost country in Central America. With access to two different oceans, and containing mountains, a vast rainforest, the modern metropolis of Panama City and the Panama Canal, there is a lot to do and see. Panama contains a rich array of cultures ranging from indigenous and Latino to peoples of African, Asian, and European descent.
Learn MoreItinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Morning/ Afternoon: Meet ISL staff at the Tocumen International airport; settle into hosting facilities, Wi-Fi available.
Evening: Group Reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda.
Day 2: Orientation
Morning: Welcome to Panama orientation and Spanish Class.
Afternoon: Dental Orientation (Public Health Surveying Seminar; Basic Dental Training Seminar; Dental Field Work)
Evening: Group Reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda.
Day 3: Dental Activities
Morning: Team will split into small groups and visits homes in community #1, letting them know that we are providing free dental care, assessing living conditions and selecting people with acute problems that can be treated in our clinics. Common acute dental concerns include cavities, extractions and fillings.
Evening: traditional Dances class, Group Reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda.
Day 4: Dental Activities
Morning/Afternoon: Set up field clinic. Volunteers will work in groups and rotate through stations performing patient interviews and checking for cavities. They will also perform the prophylaxis to the patience and have the opportunity to observe the examination/diagnosis/treatment process under the supervision of a local professional.
Evening: seminar about Dental common diseases; discuss tomorrow’s agenda
Day 5: Dental Activities
Morning/Afternoon: Continue serving in community #1
Evening: Latin music dance class, group reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda
Day 6: Dental Activities
Morning/Afternoon: Continue serving in the community
Evening: Group reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda
Day 7: Dental Activities
Morning: Visit Children’s Hospital
Afternoon: Visit Dental school at Universidad de Panama; brief talk about history and careers in Panama
Evening: Group reflection; discuss tomorrow’s agenda
Day 8: Recreation
Morning/afternoon: recreation day such as: Beach day, indigenous group tour, waterfall tour, Isla Grande or Taboga Island tour.
Day 9: Departure
Depart to the airport.