Abstract

Global service-learning depends on the concept of global learning and international service-learning but they integrated the service experiences of the local community and abroad. This article introduces the experience of a unique exchange program of Global Service-Learning (GLS), between Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) and Dominican Republic University Pedro Henriquez Urena (UNPHU). The results of this program enhancing the dental students' confidence, skills, civic engagement. In addition, helping to narrow the gap between disparities in oral health and underserved populations. Employ global service-learning, as a vehicle for educating not merely a unique experience, must be part of an integrated dental curriculum. Further research into the use of service-learning at all levels of dental education it is needed to demonstrate how this affects students, institution, and society.