Rebecca M. Coelho, RDH, CDA, MSDH, is a professor in the Medical Careers Institute School of Dental Assisting at ECPI University, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She teaches community health, radiology, infection control, dental materials, and dental anatomy courses. She works to share her knowledge and experience with the next generation of dental professionals while also working in private practice and as a proud member of the United States Naval Reserve.