About Each spring, a team of dental students and two faculty members travel to Roatán, Honduras to implement preventive and restorative oral health care in a mobile dental bus and in a local clinic. Working in teams, students are able to provide care to both adults and children in the community and surrounding area during the one-week trip. Services provided include oral exams, oral health/hygiene instructions, fluoride varnish, fillings, SDF, and extractions, as well as referral to the local clinic for more advanced restorative, endodontic, orthodontic or surgical treatment.Cultural experiences involve a lot of time spent in and around the water. This might include relaxing at the beach and swimming in the ocean, zip lining, boating, snorkeling, or swimming with dolphins.Third-year dental students apply for the GIOCH Honduras Program in the fall term and undergo an interview process for selection. Once selected, the team meets regularly through the fall and winter terms to prepare for the trip. Photo Gallery Travel Information & FAQ - Prior to the trip, students will need an eligible US passport and GeoBlue insurance through UofM. Students are also recommended to visit their PCP to receive recommended immunizations and medications prior to travel.- The travel time to Roatán, Honduras is approximately 10 hours. This travel consists of a flight from Detroit, Michigan to Roatán, Honduras, typically with a layover. Who composes this team? The team consists of a group of approximately 6 D3 dental students and two dental faculty members. What are the travel dates? Travel dates vary year to year but it is usually about a 1 week trip during the break between winter and spring/summer semesters. What are the accommodations like? The group stays on the top floor of an apartment-like complex. Each student will share a room and bathroom/shower with the other students of the same gender on the trip. Image What is the food like? There is a lot of variety in the food served on this trip and typically there are many options that can accommodate most dietary restrictions. May include local cuisine, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Image Image What are the additional activities on the trip? Students have the option to participate in any of the following activities (these may vary year to year) -snorkeling -swimming -ziplining -scuba diving -boating -swimming with dolphins -interacting with local animals
