Rebecca Ortiz Bodensteiner, MAT, RDHAP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Special Patient, Geriatric and Behavioral Dentistry.
Rebecca Ortiz Bodensteiner has a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Southern California. She is licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice. She works in the Special Patients Clinic at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and is part of the faculty team for Ostrow’s Online Programs.
Current & Upcoming Courses
| COH 706 | 2 units | Foundations and Strategies in Health Education Examines the impact of education in community health, identifying strategies to engage and empower the members of the community to achieve health and wellness. |
| COH 702 | 2 units | Social and Behavioral Sciences Explores the social and behavioral factors of diverse groups that can affect the health status and choices of communities. |
| COH 701 | 2 units | Community Health Sciences Examines common theoretical and conceptual models, health education methodologies and emerging technology to provide health services in community settings. |
Current Articles
Tooth Regeneration: Communicating Novel Dental Research Responsibly
April 4, 2025
Adopting Innovation Initiatives
February 17, 2025
Return of Investment in Pursuing Oral Health Education
December 6, 2024
Oral Health Education Impact on Oral Health
November 13, 2024
Teledentistry: Embracing Its Utility for Oral Healthcare
June 14, 2024
Overlooked Factors for Dental Service Utilization
May 16, 2024
Aphthous Ulcers: Causes, Types, and Treatments
January 15, 2024
Social Cognitive Theory: Understanding its Role in Education
April 19, 2023