Country Information:

• Full Name: Kingdom of Cambodia
• Area: 181,035 sq km, 69,898 sq mi
• Capital: Phnom Penh
• Population: 14,241,640
• Language: Khmer
• Religion: 95% Buddhism, 3% Islam, 2% Christianity
• Currency: Riel (KHR)

Cambodia shares an 800 kilometre (500 mi) border with Thailand in the north and west, a 541 kilometre (336 mi) border with Laos in the northeast, and a 1,228 kilometre (763 mi) border with Vietnam in the east and southeast. It has 443 kilometres (275 mi) of coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodia's temperatures range from 10° to 38 °C (50° to 100 °F) and experiences tropical monsoons. Southwest monsoons blow inland bringing moisture-laden winds from the Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean from May to October. The northeast monsoon ushers in the dry season, which lasts from November to March. The country experiences the heaviest precipitation from September to October with the driest period occurring from January to February.

Volunteer Description:
International University (IU) is a private university in Cambodia focusing mainly on training health professionals to work in the healthcare sector. Most of the students come from rural parts of Cambodia. Fees are kept at a very low level (less than $1500 per year) as most students do not come from wealthy families. We are one of only two dental schools in Cambodia, and the most senior students are in year 4 of a 5 year program. More information about IU can be obtained from our website: www.iu.edu.kh .

Dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and dental assistants can participate in our program. Involvement is primarily working with students, teachers and patients at the IU Faculty of Dentistry in Phnom Penh.

We provide a wide range of dental services for mainly low-income Cambodian men, women and children, many of whom cannot afford private dental care. Costs to the patients are kept as low as possible (eg a simple restoration costs $2-$3). The teaching staff are primarily Cambodian dentists, however there are several (mainly part-time) expatriate staff.

The Faculty of Dentistry at International University is located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, in the direction of the airport. It is in a growing area of town called Phnom Penh Thmei (“New Phnom Penh”?). The Faculty shares a building with the Faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Facilities include a library, a 30 chair dental clinic, a dental laboratory and many classrooms (all with LCD projectors). The new 30 chair clinic has the capacity to treat several hundred patients per day.

Most of the patients are treated by dental students, and volunteers will generally supervise and assist the students. There are also facilities for dentists to treat some patients themselves, and students can observe and assist. Teams are encouraged to apply.

Other Locations for Volunteers:
Would you like to visit and provide treatment at an NGO dental clinic catering mainly for the poor? The three clinics below are well-equipped and might . Most of the children attending the first two clinics are from local orphanages. For further information please apply immediately.
1. Aspeca Dental Clinic
2. Cambodia World Family Dental Clinic
3. Khmer Association for Development (KAD)

Requirements:
Currently there is no requirement for temporary licensure in Cambodia.

Fees:
Volunteers are responsible for their flights, accomodation and personal expenses. Airport transfer fees might cost you around $10.

Housing:
Housing – local guest house with air-conditioning - approximately $15 per day (less with with a fan) Food:
Breakfast $2
lunch (at IU restaurant) $1
dinner $3
Internet Access: Available
Transport: Transportation – motorbike taxi - $2 per day; tuk tuk - $4 per day

What to bring:
Bring your own surgical masks and gloves. A dental supplies list is going to be given so you can bring your material to work with. There is no program fee, however, if volunteers can bring donations of dental instruments, small equipment, materials and books, they will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers who have teaching experience will sometimes be invited to give lectures or conduct workshops for local dentists and/or students.
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How Do I Apply?
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1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
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