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NOTE: Program Cancelled
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2020
Course Dates: Aug. 12 – Dec. 7, 2020
Travel Dates: Oct. 16- 25, 2020
Dental Hygiene Service Learning Experience in Jamaica
This is a service learning experience through an organization called Great Shape!, Inc., that was established in 1988. One of Great Shape’s programs is called “1000 Smiles project.” While the primary purpose is to help those in need, there is plenty of cross cultural interaction, and learning.
During the week-long experience (approximately 32 hours), the group will divide into 3 or 4 separate teams consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, and other helpers. Each team is assigned to a different location. Portable dental equipment will be set up for use in temporary clinic locations ranging from country schools to rural health and hotel clinics, where dental hygiene services and care will be provided. The volunteers will also distribute toothbrushes and toothpaste, while providing patient education in oral health in the local schools and throughout the island community. This International experience will count as practicum hours for the course DEH 2702C.
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Available courses – Students must enroll in the course listed below during the fall 2020 semester in order to be able to participate.
Note: Students must confirm with an academic advisor that they meet all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in the course listed. Students receiving financial aid must confirm with a financial aid advisor whether their study abroad course will be covered by financial aid.
Professor: Amy Krueger
DEH 2702C Community Dental Health Practicum 1 credit
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Jamaica Dental trip lead faculty, Amy Krueger, 727-341-3691.
Other SPC Study Abroad trips
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Jamaica, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Jamaica blog below.
Today in Jamaica I worked at the clinic at Seaford Town. It was an hour and a half drive up a small lane with very little room for two cars up a mountain. The drive was beautiful! After finishing up at this clinic, I had one of the greatest experiences today to look back on. … Continue reading #Jamaica Reflection: Thankful
Three weeks from Saturday, six students will be joining me as we heard south to Jamaica. We are so excited and thankful that SPC has given us this opportunity to go serve the people of Jamaica. We will share our skills, expertise and knowledge to better their well being and overall health. While there we … Continue reading Dental Hygiene Getting ready for Jamaica #studyabroad
We are so blessed with everything we have, after going out and visiting the schools and teaching education to children from the age of two all the way up to 12 years old really made me think how well we have it here in the US. These children would go to class everyday without air … Continue reading Dental Hygiene Jamaica 2014: We are so blessed with everything we have…
Some photos from the 2014 SPC Jamaica Dental Hygiene Study Abroad program! I am still riding on cloud 9 after returning from Jamaica! It was the most rewarding experience that I have every been involved with. Many Jamaicans are in desperate need of dental care, and I am glad I was able to be a … Continue reading Jamaica Mon!
Reflecting back on the Study Abroad experience I have been afforded by SPC, I have come to realize how international studies truly add to your education. I feel much more confident in my dental hygiene skills. I was exposed to real life situations that I know I would have never been able to experience in … Continue reading What an experience: I will forever remember this Study Abroad opportunity!
Well…..we are flying out tomorrow and back to our homes in the wonderful USA. I think we are all ready to get back to our lives. I know that this entire experience won’t completely hit me until I get home and am able to reflect on our time in Jamaica. I’ve learned so many interesting … Continue reading We are so lucky to have had this opportunity to represent the SPC Dental Hygiene program in Jamaica!
Here are a few photos from the SPC Jamaica Dental Hygiene Study Abroad program! Whitehouse location clinic, photos provided by Desiree Suarez (SPC Study Abroad Student).
-Desiree Suarez
The week is over and I am ready to go home. The work has been good, the friendships I have made will grow stronger, the food was delicious, the people were welcoming, and the resort was wonderful, but I am ready to go home. This Study Abroad program has been one of the best experiences … Continue reading This Study Abroad program has been one of the best experiences of my life.