Dental Hygienist Job in Houston, Texas

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Volunteer Dental Hygienist, RDH – Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico 77776 Travel With Purpose. Join a Volunteer Dental Mission in Mexico. Global Dental Relief is seeking Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Front Office professionals to volunteer in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico (ZIP 77776). Join a dedicated team to provide essential dental care to underserved children while enjoying meaningful cultural immersion in one of Mexico’s most beautiful regions. What’s in it for you: - Hotel accommodations and most meals included - Hands-on clinical experience in a fully supported volunteer clinic - Flexible itinerary and sightseeing built into your stay - Portable dental units and all supplies provided - Return volunteer discount for future programs Location: Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico 77776 Volunteer lodging and clinic location based in and around Akumal 2025 Volunteer Dates: - May 31 – June 8 - June 8 – June 16 - October 11 – October 20 - October 19 – October 28 Estimated Airfare: $500–$800 Program Cost: - Full itinerary: $2,275 (based on double occupancy) - Clinic-only option: $2,125 (based on double occupancy) What You’ll Do: - Provide dental exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions - Treat children ages 6–18 in a mobile clinic environment - Focus treatment on permanent teeth and deliver oral hygiene education - Work across six dental chairs with assistant support - Develop a treatment plan for two quadrants and complete work in 20–30 minutes per child - See patients in daily rotations from surrounding local schools What You’ll Bring: - Active license or background in dentistry, hygiene, assisting, or dental administration - Openness to hands-on volunteer work in a temporary clinic setting - Passion for improving access to care for children Program Includes: - 3–4 star accommodations in Akumal, Mexico - Two meals per day during clinic week; breakfast on sightseeing days - Airport transfers and all transportation within Mexico - Clinic supplies, PPE, and scrubs provided - GDR T-shirt, water bottle, and farewell dinner - Two trip leaders and bilingual support staff - Dedicated U.S.-based volunteer coordinator - Return volunteer discount for future Global Dental Relief projects About Global Dental Relief: Global Dental Relief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering free dental care to underserved children in Mexico, Guatemala, Kenya, Nepal, and Cambodia. Since 2001, GDR has served over 193,000 children through mobile dental clinics set up in schools and community spaces. Why It Matters: In many parts of Mexico, access to dental care remains limited due to shortages of providers and geographic barriers. Volunteers help restore oral health and confidence to children who would otherwise go untreated—changing lives one smile at a time. Ready to help? Learn more or apply at www.globaldentalrelief.org