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Article: Volunteering that Transforms

Did you know that volunteer work can go far beyond solidarity and become a true learning laboratory for healthcare professionals?


Volunteer ToothTalk by Alex

In my new article, I show how volunteering helps Oral Health Technicians (Brazil) and Dental Assistants (USA) develop not only technical skills but also empathy, intercultural communication, and cultural competence — all essential to serve diverse and vulnerable populations.


The study compares the contexts of Brazil and the United States and reveals that volunteering can be a strategic pathway for social and professional inclusion, especially for immigrants. In addition, I propose practical recommendations for integrating volunteer work into oral health education curricula.








👉 Want to discover how volunteering can transform careers while making healthcare more human and inclusive?






Keywords: Volunteerism; Oral Health; Dental Assistant; Experiential Learning; Cultural Competence; Health Equity; Immigrant Health


 
 
 

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