Dentistry interns in Tanzania work alongside local professionals at a large healthcare facility, where efforts are made to ensure that comprehensive dental care is as accessible as possible to the local population. A wide range of conditions may be encountered, and the local staff may assist with basic oral hygiene, through to more complex orthodontic treatments.
It is important to note that the pace of life in Arusha can at times be slower and less streamlined. When patient or work-flow at clinics is slow, interns must be adaptable, proactive, and willing to help where needed (as is appropriate, given the situation).
Healthcare facilities in Tanzania are unlike what you may be used to within your home country. There can be a general lack of adequate medication, as well as under-staffed facilities. Culture shock can be more pronounced and difficult in medical settings, especially when - due to limited funding and scarce resources - patients endure conditions that would be considered unacceptable in other parts of the world. Interns must come prepared to maintain a high level of professionalism, focus and compassion.
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