International Volunteerism

 

Two Core Values of the International College of Dentists are Humanitarianism and Education. Fellows of the College lead, participate in and implement humanitarian missions in developing communities worldwide to foster measures for the prevention and treatment of oral disease, as well as provide dental education and measures for sustainable oral health. ICD Fellows are on the ground assisting, learning and educating, through their leadership and expertise, while leaving a lasting impact on the populations they serve.

The ICD commends its Fellows in their humanitarian efforts and believes it equally important to share their stories, experiences and best practices with other Fellow dentists across the globe so that knowledge can be transferred to others interested in international volunteerism. International volunteerism is the heart of the College, and this page has been created to share important and useful resources on best practices for participating in and leading humanitarian missions around the world. The resources on this page are created by ICD Sections and Fellows with expertise and experience in international volunteerism, and they are not necessarily regarded to be the views of the International College of Dentists. The College, its officers, employees and volunteers, accept no liability or responsibility for the consequences for any inaccurate or misleading information.

 

AUTHOR/SPONSOR	RESOURCES
American Dental Association	Health Volunteers Overseas and International Volunteer Projects in Times of COVID webinar The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed how dentists and oral health professionals can volunteer to help improve global oral health outside the U.S. International volunteers have been presented with different travel regulations, infection control protocol and program management issues. This course will explain how an HVO volunteer program in Nepal adjusted to the travel barriers and implemented virtual education from US volunteers to continue the program during the pandemic.
Section I USA	EARN 1 CE CREDIT: International Dental Volunteer Projects – Over a Century of Experience ICD USA Section LIVE 45 Interview with Dr. Ronald Fritz via Facebook Live Dr. Fritz an ICD Volunteer Seminar Speaker and the recipient of the 2018 ICD Distinguished Humanitarian Award. ICD USA Social Media Ambassador, Dr. Amrita R. Patel, and President-Elect, Dr. Rise’ L. Martin, discuss his continued desire to serve others and his mission trip experiences spanning more than fifty years. Exploring Challenges and Developing Best Practices PDF File Proceedings of the International Volunteer Project Workshop, compiled by ICD Section I USA, Henry Schein, Inc., and USA Fellow Dr. Francis Serio A Guide to International Volunteerism video presentation by ICD USA Fellow Dr. Richard Williamson
Section II Canada	What you should know before embarking on a humanitarian mission article and ICD Dental Mission Conversation  Video Produced by ICD Section II Fellows and the Canadian Dental Association