Dawn L. Brause
Residential Faculty - Second Year Clinical Coordinator
Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S258
480-654-7729
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |||
By appointment |
Profile
I began my career as a dental hygienist in 2003 in Florida after graduating from Miami Dade Community College. I have worked in many areas of dentistry, including assisting, giving over 16 years of experience in the field. My enthusiasm for learning and passion for dentistry have led me to a full-time position in dental hygiene education at MCC. I believe that the most significant learning occurs in situations that are both meaningful and realistic, which encourages self discovery and construction of knowledge to occur. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| DHE121 | Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology | 2 Credits | ||||
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Includes the histology and embryology of oral tissues; developmental disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and related structures; tooth composition and morphology including anomalies; eruption patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls, models and multimedia resources also covered. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. |
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15093
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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1:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Closed |
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| DHE212 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 2 Credits | ||||
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Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, and clinical decision making. Introduction to advanced periodontal instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE213. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15088
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Mo
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1:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Class Started |
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| DHE213 | Dental Hygiene Clinic II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, clinical decision making, advanced instrumentation and improved time utilization. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE212. |
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15090
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MC OFFSITE
ASDOH |
In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Closed |
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16335
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MC OFFSITE
ASDOH |
In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Class Started |
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16456
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MC OFFSITE
ASDOH |
In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Class Started |
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17371
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MC OFFSITE
ASDOH |
In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Class Started |
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| DHE233 | Dental Hygiene Clinic III | 5 Credits | ||||
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Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on diverse populations. Students prepare for clinical practice using self assessment, evaluation and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (DHE212 and DHE213) and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE232. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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32711
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MC OFFSITE
ASDOH |
In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Class Started |
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Degrees & Awards
Bachelor's of Science Dental Hygiene from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Master's of Higher Education and Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
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