Dentistry & Community Oral Health in West Visayas
This program offers U.S. dental students an advanced comparative clinical learning experience in Iloilo City and nearby rural communities. Hosted by West Visayas State University (WVSU), the program introduces students to specialized institutional dental care, community oral health initiatives, and preventive dental missions in a high-volume Philippine healthcare setting.
14 nights, including 3 nights in Manila
Active enrollment in a DMD/DDS program; Bloodborne Pathogens certification; active HIPAA training; up-to-date immunizations
Manila, Iloilo City, WVSU Main Campus and Clinics, and Guimaras rural municipalities
Program Highlights
Academic Rigor
Designed to align with U.S. CODA observational standards while integrating Philippine CHED clinical frameworks.
Community Engagement
Students observe how university-level dental care connects with grassroots preventive oral health programs in rural barangays and island communities.
Comparative Clinical Exposure
Participants gain insight into dental education, patient care, and oral health delivery in both institutional and community-based settings.