The Oral Health Program

The Oral Health Outreach Program delivers oral health education, support, and resources to all age groups across all demographics in all 9 counties on

Maryland’s Eastern Shore with the primary goal of decreasing the rate of oral disease and improving the oral and overall health of at-risk populations in our communities.

For our earliest learners in the 0–7-year-old age group we offer the much loved and adored “Tooth Fairy’s Helper Program”, where program coordinator Mrs. Donohue-Vega dresses up as The Tooth Fairy’s Helper and uses puppets, marionettes and “Toothy Tunes” in which the lyrics of popular children’s songs have been changed to deliver the oral health message. The program is interactive and encourages our early learners to take part in the lesson. Every child in attendance receives a dental health kit, which includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, 2-
minute timer, sticker, brochures, and local dental clinic information.

Through education and providing oral hygiene products we aim to decrease the rate of oral disease amongst our youth, which we know will help to improve school attendance and academic performance in addition to having a direct benefit on the overall health of our youth population. The target population of this program is 0–7-year old’s at Library playgroups, Judy Centers, Head Start Programs and Title I schools.

Teen HPV and Vaping Prevention Program

“The Smile of a Lifetime Starts Now” is a teen HPV and Vaping Prevention

Program to present the facts and inform teens of the risks associated with tobacco addiction and sexually transmitted infections as it relates to oral health.

Success Highlights: Victory in legislation with the passing of adult dental coverage for Medicare! Lastly, the program coordinator serves as an oral health liaison to an array of community partners that request oral health training of their staff. Through community partnerships we hope to increase awareness regarding the effects that oral disease has on overall health and what we can do to help others achieve oral health while improving quality of life

DDA Oral Health Training

DDA Oral Health Training Provided (live webinar format): One 2 hour presentation (2 CEU’s earned by attendees)

The DDA Oral Health Training Program is designed to provide trainings and CEUs for oral health professionals interested in continuing education opportunities.

Dental Continuing Education Program

ESAHEC opens its doors and welcomes dental professionals into a space where they can learn and grow in their profession.

ESAHEC opens its doors and welcomes dental professionals into a space where they can learn and grow in their profession. The Dental Continuing Education Program aims to support the recruitment and retention of dental professionals on the Eastern Shore of Maryland by providing easily accessible and engaging continuing education programs required for license renewal. Keep an eye on our social media pages to see the latest programs being offered or reach out to program coordinator Caitlin Donohue-Vega at cvega@esahec.org.