January 15, 2022; $75 Application fee is non-refundable.
July 22 - 31, 2022
10 Days
This is a service program that educates children and parents about oral health. Dental cleanings and restorative work is provided to the local children. Students will learn about instrument sterilization, work as a dental hygienist or assistant to the dentists, apply fluoride, and help manage the children through the process. Students learn to work as a team. Dental hygiene students improve skills on more difficult patients than seen in the UVU clinic. The children who are served are in great need for oral health because the lack of dentists in the area. Accommodations are historic hotels in Antiqua and a local hotel with a cook in San Martin. All transportation is provided. All meals are provided in San Martin. Walking tours are provided for cultural appreciation. Students benefit from learning about service to the under-served communities, how the dental clinic functions (you do not need dental experience to go), and learn about oral health for others and themselves. Students are exposed to cultures and perspectives other than their own.
*Students are expected to enroll in the following course for this study abroad.
DENT 406G Global Community Health Project
(UAS* or program director approval)
*University Advanced Standing - 24 credits completed, GPA 2.0 or higher MAT 1030 and ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0
Physical requirements: Moderate amount of daily walking.
All UVU study abroad students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Students may be required to test negative for COVID-19 at their own expense by host countries as a condition for entry.
*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact the Office of Education Abroad if you require such services.
The program fee covers housing, some meals, in-country transportation, international health insurance.
$2270.00
*This cost is tentative and based on the current exchange rate and program plans. This cost may be updated due to exchange-rate fluctuations or program changes.
UVU tuition ($165 per credit hour)
Airfare (approx $1200)
Meals (approx $100)
Miscellaneous (Laundry $5.00)
Discretionary spending (approx $100)
Passport (approx $165)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit.
All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee.
There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click on the following here for more information.
Pell Grants and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
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Students are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department’s country information webpage for the most up-to-date information on travel advisories, entry, exit, and visa requirements, safety, security, health, and other important travel factors.
