On a recent episode of the "My Way on the Health Sciences Highway" podcast, produced by the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, VDA member Dr. Elizabeth Stapleton-Leiner shared her experience and advice for students considering careers in dentistry.

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The episode, hosted by Allie Buth, also featured:

🦷 Robbie Dooley, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education, Lynchburg City Schools

🦷 Whitney Wilson, Dental Careers Instructor, Lynchburg City Schools

🦷 Marlana Thomas, Dental Hygiene Program Director, Virginia Western Community College

🦷 Kerry Ann Byer, Student, Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Western Community College

The Blue Ridge Partnership has also developed career highways roadmaps, to be able to show students the various onramps and offramps in different roles in dental offices. The roadmaps for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants are below, and available for use as VDA members participate in career fairs and career exploration events.

Career Pathway Maps (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS)