Dental Sciences & Prev Dentistry (DEN 120)

Term: 2020-2021 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

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF SULLI 240

Description

This course will include the survey of human anatomy and physiology, the structure of the head and neck as applied to dental assisting, the function of the maxilla and mandible, processes, foramen, sutures, and major nerve and blood supply. It also provides fundamental instruction of the oral structures as they apply to oral histology, embryology, morphology and dental anatomy. The study of oral health and prevention of dental caries, periodontal disease and other pathologic conditions through patient education in plaque removal, good oral habits, fluoride therapy and nutritional counseling as it relates to oral health will also be introduced.