We all have been held back by the COVID restrictions from exercising our innate desire to serve others! A form of cabin fever, these pent-up plans to travel and make a difference in our world/in our time, can be exciting possibilities when put into action with this GUATEMALA DENTAL MISSION TRIP! Meet new friends, serve alongside old friends, and fill your cup full of love from those served!

Scroll down to the end for all the trip details.

2023 Application Information

NEW APPLICANTS
I.     Write a cover letter of intent that will include the following basic info:
  • What do you hope to achieve or have happen on this trip?
  • Tell us a bit about what God has done in your life, or where you are in your spiritual journey including church relationships.
  • In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to Heaven?

II.     Sign the following preliminary forms:
  • Code of Conduct Agreement
  • Acknowledgement of Truth and Purposes Held by this Mission
  • Fundraising Contract
  • Travel Release Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Media Release Form

III.     Submit cover letter of intent and sign above forms in Preliminary Form below:
IV.     Await response from Dr. T. Bob. He may call and visit you by phone or text/email.  He will inform you of your next steps.

V. If accepted for the trip, continue on to the "All Teammates" section to continue with additional forms.
Returning Applicants 
 I. Send in the following preliminary forms, signed:
  • Travel Release Form
  • Media Release Form
  • Emergency Contact Form​
II. Continue on to the "All Teammates" section to continue with additional forms
All Teammates (new and returning)
I.     Fill out the 2023 APPLICATION found below.
​II.     Buy plane tickets.  Flight information for Dallas and Houston flights to GUA listed at bottom of page.

III.   Fill out Flight Information Form (Lets us confirm you have the correct flight)
IV.     Pay trip EXPENSES - Check the "DONATE" tab for info on how and where to send payments.

V.     Expect more details - watch your emails - respond timely.

Information

We travel to Guatemala in March of every year. Our travel plans are according to the Spring Breaks of Texas A&M Dental College and UT Houston Dental School.

Applications will be accepted starting October 2022.
In order to plan supplies and personnel, we are encouraging everyone to sign up January 31st 2023

Mission Trip Date

Saturday March 11, 2023
through
Saturday March 18, 2023

Deadlines

January 31, 2023
Due to planning for equipment and personnel, all application materials and payments must be received by this date. If applications/fees are received after this date, there will be an incurred late fee

General Schedule

Saturday: Fly to Guatemala
Sunday: Worship/Setup Clinic/Patient Care
Monday/Tuesday: Patient Care
Wednesday: ​Excursion R&R
Thursday: Patient Care
Friday: Patient Care/Pack
Saturday: Fly Home!

Dallas Flight Info
​(American Airlines)

FORMER TEAMMATES PROCEED IMMEDIATELY.
NEW APPLICANTS: DO NOT PURCHASE A PLANE TICKET UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY DR. T. BOB ONCE HE HAS REVIEWED YOUR PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTS. 
​​
​AA DFW to GUA 
Flight #: 1013
Departure: ±12:44PM
Arrival: ±4:04PM
Sat, March 11 

AA GUA to DFW
Flight #: 1188
Departure: ±1:54PM
​Arrival: ±6:28PM
​Sat, March 18 

​Flight Cost as of 11/06/2022:
​$994 round trip

Houston Flight Info
(United Airlines)

FORMER TEAMMATES PROCEED IMMEDIATELY.
NEW APPLICANTS: DO NOT PURCHASE A PLANE TICKET UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY DR. T. BOB ONCE HE HAS REVIEWED YOUR PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTS. ​
​
UA IAH to GUA
Fight #:1751
Departure: ±9:39AM
Arrival: ±12:34PM
Sat, March 11 

UA GUA to IAH
Fight #:1903
Departure: ±1:35PM
​Arrival: ±5:34PM
​Sat, March 18

​Flight Cost as of 11/06/2022:
$1250 round trip

For travel agency assistance Dr. Davis uses Mr. Ryan Kiekhoefer at High Point Travel Agency
ryan@highpointgo.com
972-284-1311

Costs

Check the Donate tab above for instructions on how and where to send payments.

Trip Fees include all expenses on site (food, housing, transportation, excursion, translators, medical emergency insurance, t-shirts) while you are in Guatemala outside of the airport. Personal purchase such as gifts or souvenirs are not included. Trip fees are based on previous trip experience and payment date. Please read carefully.

$970 - New participant.

$850​ - Previous participant.

Fundraising is the most efficient way to raise funds for the flight cost and trip expenses. Below is a link to a downloadable fundraising letter template you can use when raising support.
​Fees are non-refundable after February 28, 2023

Passports/Travel Restrictions

You must have a passport in order to travel with us.  Obtaining a passport can take months. Your passport must be good for 6 months after we return from travel!!

According to the US Guatemalan Embassy website as of 11/06/2022, neither COVID vaccinations or a negative COVID test are required to enter/exit USA/GUA. You can check current requirements using the link below.

Weather

We are 6500 feet up in the mountains of Guatemala, so the weather is quite nice even though we are near the equator.  Highs for the month of March average 79 degrees and then cool off to around 56 degrees at night. We travel during the dry season so we don't usually expect rain.

Packing List

REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE WHO PRACTICES DENTISTRY/HYGIENE.
1. Your own Headlight (There are no overhead chair lights)
2. Your own Magnification
3. Your own Sized Gloves (in the amount you will need all week—calculate/day x5 days Sun.(half day)
/Mo./Tu./Th./Fri.)
​4. Your own masks
Click on the link below if you would like suggestions on what to pack. There are LOTS of good suggestions here so we highly suggest you at least take a look.
This was my first mission trip and as everyone keeps asking me how my experience was, even though I've said it a million times, I don't think I'll ever get tired of telling our stories - of how God used us for just that one week and how He personally has transformed my heart." Belinda
Note:
Dr. T. Bob is considering a short-term Dental Student Mission Trip to Matamoros, Mexico at Matamoros Baptist Children's Home (the largest such facility in all of Mexico, 300 child capacity.) He took students there for 29 years, setting the stage for our GUA trips. It may take place during the May/June school break (4-5 days.) Full plans will be announced as soon as the facility is complete and permitted by the city.