title: Volunteering Internationally: Why, Where and How.
abstract: Oral health volunteers have an important role in addressing oral health care shortages around the world, but to be effective they need to understand and prepare for the challenges of working overseas.
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Frost
authors.forename: Nancy A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D003729:Dental Care; D003906:Developing Countries; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008493:Medical Missions; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009909:Oral Health; D012449:Safety; D012637:Security Measures; D014186:Transportation; D014195:Travel; D014838:Volunteers