Dental Procedures & Techniques (DEN 125)

Term: 2025-2026 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: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in room 209.

Tuesday: Open Lab from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. 

Thursday: Open Lab from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

Friday: Open Lab from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

Schedule

Mon, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/25/2025 - 12/12/2025) Location: SF SULLI 255

Description

This course will introduce the student to the concept of four-handed dentistry, delivering dental care, dental charting and oral assessment, the use of dental instruments and the various procedures used by dentists. Students will learn to identify major hand instruments, burs and handpieces, and learn instrumentation for different dental procedures. Students will learn verbal skills, patient care and care of sharps during anesthesia administration. Students will also learn how to assemble a syringe, patient education, post-operative instruction, and patient hand off procedures for a smooth dental experience. Corequisite: DEN 125L