Intro to Dental Assisting (DEN 100)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Rebecca CarlsonShow MyInfo popup for Rebecca Carlson

rebecca.carlson@southeasttech.edu

I graduated from USD with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2009.  I have worked clinically as a dental hygienist since 2009.  

I started at Southeast Technical College as an adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor in 2020 and moved to a full time instructor in 2023.

My office hours: 

Monday: Open Lab from 7:30am to 8:00am.

Tuesday: Open Lab from 7:30am to 8:00am.

Wednesday: Virtual Office Hours from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.  Please contact me using TEAMS or by email. 

Thursday: Open Lab from 7:30am to 8:00am

Friday: 8:30-10:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm in room 209

Description

This course will introduce the student to a brief history of the dental assisting profession, professional associations, scope of service in dentistry, and ethical, legal, and professional considerations. The state dental practice act is reviewed. Prerequisite: Submit proof of a minimum of five hours of observation of a certified dental assistant or a graduate of an ADA- accredited dental assisting program working in a dental practice. The student is responsible for arranging the observation time.