About The Teacher

NAME: Carmen Dones R.D.H., M.S.

SCHOOL: West Los Angeles College

CLASS: DH108: Intro to Perio


About The Teacher

My name is Carmen Dones. I am a native Californian and I live in the San 
Fernando Valley.  I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and Registered Dental 
Assistant. I have worked in the dental field for over 20 years. I have been 
teaching at West Los Angeles College for the last 4 1/2 years. Courses I have 
taught include Oral Pathology, Dental Radiology, Dental Materials and 
Expanded Functions, Law and Ethics,Anethesia lab and lecture, Special needs  
as well as Intro to Perio. 

My experience in online learning include certificates from University  
Detroit Mercy: Teaching Principles for Healthcare Professionals; Foothill 
College: ETUDES Next Generation Training Workshop, CSUEB Masters in 
Education: Online Teaching and Learning. Online courses I've 
taught include Allied Health 12: Healthcare Professions.

Degrees include:
West Los Angeles Dental Hygiene Program  AS 2004 
California State University, Los Angeles BS 2006 
California State University, East Bay    MS  in progress

Mission For The Class

As a dental hygienist, understanding the study of periodontics is 
imperative.  Step by step, we will review all aspects of the periodontuim 
through lecture, research, quizzes and discussion. At anytime if you feel 
that you are having difficulties attaining the information, please see me.  
The College offers resources to help develop study skills.  I will work 
closely with any student who requires addtional guidance.  My phone number 
and e-mail address are listed above. I want all students succeed in 
this area of study.