• Hands-on simulation lab exercises
• Virtual reality health career training
• Guidance on applying to dental programs – dental, hygiene, assistant
• Mentor and shadow opportunities
• Community service learning hours
• Field trips
• School career fairs (middle and high school students)

Caitlin Donohue-Vega has been our oral health outreach coordinator for six years and recently developed the Dental Careers Exploration Program to increase interest in high school students for careers in dentistry. Mrs. Vega brings 22 years of dental experience and eight years of educational program development and implementation with her. She has been a registered dental hygienist for the past 11 years and prior to that was a dental assistant while working her way through college. She even worked as an office assistant for her orthodontist in High School. Mrs. Vega is very knowledgeable about all the roles in the dental office and has a passion for education. She is a wonderful resource for students interested in dental careers. For more information on this exciting program, please reach out to Mrs. Vega at cvega@esahec.org