Episode 15: Craft, Care, and Calling: Inside Rigo Zavala’s Path Through Dental Practice

In this episode of Campus Connections, host Geovanny Mayorga sits down with MCC Lead Dental Instructor Rigo Zavala, who shares his path through clinics, dental labs, and hands-on patient care. Rigo reflects on what first drew him to dental work, the surprising challenges of clinical environments, and the skills that shaped him long before he ever considered teaching. He also talks about life in the MCC dental lab, the moments that defined his professional identity, and what it means to guide students who are just starting their own journeys. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about craft, mentorship, and the real human stories behind dental care.