Dental Care Program in Spanish

1Dental care in Guatemala is ranked one of the lowest in the world. Most of the children have never received any dental treatment and continue to have no access to dental care and education about dental hygiene. Local schools estimate the percentage of students with cavities has reached 77%. The situation is quite alarming, but you can help!

At Kamalbe we are looking for medical or dental students who wish to donate their time and skills to improve the current situation while given the opportunity to improve their Spanish. 

Yearly Kamalbe Mobile Clinics have managed to provide assistance to more than 350 children; however, the situation in Guatemala is still severe and we need help to keep running the program and reach our goals. Many rural families do not have access to general health services, therefore our free services are fundamental to assist dental health as well as reduce costs for rural families so that this money can instead be put towards feeding their family. 

Kamalbe Clinics has the goals of reducing the number of children with dental cavities and assisting local schools with their education. We are not only trying to avoid dental problems but also create a healthy culture through educational programs for the kids by teaching how important it is to take care of their own teeth and general health.

This program is at least 1 month long and available throughout the year. 

In addition, thanks to the help of volunteers, we have been able to deliver hundreds of packages of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap directly to communities who desperately need it.

We are also currently in the process of building a brand new community center in Xecanchavox, which will also be home to dedicated dental and hygiene support for the community, providing a permanent base for Kamalbe Clinics.

It costs $1800 per year to run the program. All donations are important to us, no matter how big or small.

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Sample itinerary

Pre-departure Orientation: Volunteers receive detailed information about the community, project, and cultural considerations.
On-site Training: Upon arrival, volunteers undergo training specific to their roles and the local context.
Continuous Support: Our staff are always available to provide guidance and assistance throughout the volunteer’s stay.

• Visiting Xecanchavox to understand how you can contribute to the village. 
• Assist with dental clinic and dental hygiene program in Xecanchavox.
• Helping to teach children in the community about environmental issues, farming and providing English lessons. 
• Service Project with the community – help plant and harvest seeds in the fields with members of the Kamalbe project. 
• Attending a Mayan Ceremony for gratitude.
• A mini-forum with female indigenous rights leaders from the local community of Xecanchavox.
• Stay with a local family in a homestay to enjoy authentic Guatemaltec living in Quetzaltenango.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the homestay families.
• 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Kamalbe school.
• Organised activities with other volunteers in and around Xela such as:
  • Hike Santa Maria to watch the impressive eruption of Santiaguito.
  • Walking tour of downtown Xela to learn about its history. 
  • Test your culinary skills with a cooking class of authentic Guatemalan food. 
  • Visit natural hot springs.​
  • Salsa lessons.
  • Karaoke and trivia nights. 

For additional information and questions contact us at [email protected]