I shadowed dentists in CT and in VT. If you can find a dentist you know, it may be easier to talk to them. I don't know any of the dentists I shadowed, I simply called and asked the receptionist to leave a message for the doc about wanting to shadow and they said yes. The first 2 places I called said yes, so it worked out well, but it may be easier if you visit the office yourself, you're more likely to get them to say yes that way.