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The local people were all very friendly and always happy to help

by: Sabiha BhaiyatProgram: Dental Internships in Kandy, Sri Lanka
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My trip to Sri Lanka started with mixed emotions. It began with a nervous, tiring flight on my own but then as soon as I arrived at the airport and was picked up by a member of the Work the World team, I felt very much at ease and a large weight had been lifted off my shoulders as the hardest part was over. He made me feel very welcome and explained everything that would be happening over the next few days. The journey to the house was very scenic and once I arrived I met all the other students who were all lovely. They were very valuable to speak to about their experiences and places to see. The chef cooked delicious meals and some evenings after a tiring day at the Hospital we would play monopoly and card games. My placement at the general hospital was quite different when compared to UK standards, especially with cross-infection! I was shocked at the fact that they reuse gloves after certain procedures. I spent most of my 4 weeks in the main OPD clinic, working alongside another dentist. After gaining a good rapport and demonstrating my competence, I was able to assist with things like giving local anaesthetic, temporary GIC and amalgam fillings, and scale and polishes. All the dentists and nurses were very friendly and most were able to speak English so communication was not a barrier. I spent a day in the orthodontic clinic and gained experience on the different types of malocclusions and how to treat them. I also spent some time observing maxillofacial surgery which was fascinating. In our free afternoons, we sometimes headed into town to experience some of the local culture. A fun part of any journey was riding a Tuk Tuk being in the Hill Country with winding roads was entertaining and feeling a nice breeze in the hot weather was well worth the rides! The local people were all very friendly and always happy to help. The local fruits are tasty and Sri Lankan dishes always stimulated the taste buds! There were plenty of opportunities for sight-seeing in the afternoons—trips to the Elephant Orphanage and beautiful botanical gardens are a must! On weekends we planned trips together to travel further towards the different coastal areas. The beaches in Unawatuna and Trincomalee were like true paradise and I did not want to leave! I also had such an exciting time learning how to surf in Arugam Bay!

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