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Khmer Village Dental Project + Temple Tours (Comfort Clinic)

Be part of a pioneer humanitarian project in the villages of northwest Cambodia. Working in partnership with local nonprofits, we set up a mobile dental clinic to provide first time dental care to children living in villages around the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Volunteers base out of Siem Reap and take a short commute to the clinic each morning. Outside the clinic, volunteers get a firsthand glimpse into rural life in the countryside of Cambodia. Volunteers work in the clinic for six days. After the clinic, the journey continues with sightseeing of Angkor Wat, Tonlé Sap and the surrounding area.
Project Cost: $2,950 (based on double occupancy)

Clinic-Only Itinerary: $2,790 (based on double occupancy)

Call our office for single-occupancy and triple-occupancy rates.

The project duration is 13 days, which includes: travel time to Cambodia, orientation, temple tours in Siem Reap, six days working in the dental clinic and a floating village tour.

Volunteers may opt out of the sightseeing portion of the project and head home after the clinic.

Project Dates
What’s Included?
  • Five-star accommodation at luxury hotel in Siem Reap
  • Two meals a day while working in the clinic and breakfast only on sightseeing days
  • All entrance fees for temple tours
  • Signature GDR T-shirt and water bottle
  • All internal overland transportation within Cambodia
  • Airport transfers
  • Sightseeing as listed in the project itinerary
  • Celebratory farewell dinner

Plus, you will get all this too:

  • A small group of 14 to 18 international volunteers
  • The chance to make connections and create lifelong memories with new friends from all over the world
  • GDR Return Volunteer Discount on all future projects
  • Two GDR designated trip leaders
  • A GDR volunteer coordinator in the office to answer questions and ensure you are prepared for your trip
  • All tips for guides and drivers (except for arrival and departure airport transfers)
Sightseeing Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S.

Day 2: Arrive Siem Reap. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap. Morning village tour followed by lunch and an afternoon project briefing. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 4: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 5: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 6: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 7: Siem Reap. Day to enjoy the magnificent Angkor temple complex. Morning sightseeing of Ta Prohm, Bayon and Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 8: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 9: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 10: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 11: Siem Reap. Morning sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/-/-)

Day 12: End Siem Reap. Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight home. (B/-/-)

Day 13: Arrive home.

Clinic-Only Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S.

Day 2: Arrive Siem Reap. On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap. Morning village tour followed by lunch and an afternoon project briefing. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 4: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 5: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 6: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 7: Siem Reap. Day to enjoy the magnificent Angkor temple complex. Morning sightseeing of Ta Prohm, Bayon and Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 8: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 9: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 10: Siem Reap. Working in the clinic. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B/L/-)

Day 11: End Siem Reap. Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight home. (B/-/-)

Day 12: Arrive home.

Physical Demands

Volunteer dental clinics are fast paced and include a moderate amount of physical activity each day. On our Cambodia dental service trip, you will need to:

  1. Be able to stand and/or walk (including climbing stairs) for approximately two hours at a time during sightseeing tours.
  2. Sleep with light street noise (dogs, car horns, etc.).
  3. After orientation, be able to locate restaurants, ATMs, etc.
  4. Tolerate hot temperatures and indoor spaces without air conditioning. The average temperature in Siem Reap is often above 90 degrees. The climate is also fairly humid. The clinic does not have air conditioning — you will be hot, sweaty and uncomfortable at times in the clinic.
Wolfgang Pfannenstiel

What Volunteers Say

After my first dental volunteer trip I was sure to do this continuously no matter what! This is helping kids in need effectively. This is having enjoyable conversations with new friends. This is creating unforgettable memories. So in my specific case the letters GDR stand for the German Dentist Returns :)”

- Wolfgang Pfannenstiel, Dentist, Germany

Darshani Khosla

What Partners Say

Global Dental Relief makes sure children are receiving continuous care and that clinics are run efficiently and with the highest ethical standards. They take care of every detail on your service trip — I plan to volunteer with them for years to come!

- Darshani Khosla, Dentist, Texas

Carol Lim

What Volunteers Say

Thank you Global Dental Relief! Nothing compares to the efforts and impact of your volunteer overseas programs, working hard to bring healthy smiles to children.

- Carol Lim, Vice President of Business Development, Cranberry U.S.A

TJ Gabriels

What Volunteers Say

I plan my whole year around these opportunities to volunteer abroad. I love travel with a purpose, being more than a tourist and making a small, positive mark in the world. This organization has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and has really helped broaden my world view.

- TJ Gabriels, Lawyer and General Volunteer, New York

Michael Pasoff

What Volunteers Say

As a dentist, I have treated and cared for many patients, however, nothing can compare to the sense of fulfilment when volunteering your time and skill to ease the pain and suffering of others. It never ceases to amaze me what can be accomplished when surrounded by dedicated, caring and talented volunteers, such as those I met in past international dental clinics with GDR.

- Michael Pasoff, Dentist, Montreal, Canada

Nour Shehadeh

What Volunteers Say

I am honored and grateful to help these amazing children, meet incredible people, explore their culture and change children's lives for the better. I look forward to many service trips with GDR in the future.

- Nour Shehadeh, Dental Hygienist, Illinois

Peggy Lamm

What Volunteers Say

If you want to literally change lives, this is a great way to do that. Our work with Global Dental Relief produced more real good than all the other cumulative good works I've helped with through the rest of my life.

- Peggy Lamm, CEO Colorado Mesa University Foundation and General Volunteer, Colorado