Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Dental Hygienist - Associate Degree

1. Distinguish the morphology of teeth (permanent and deciduous)
2. Classify normal occlusion and malocclusion relationships
3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal tooth development and eruption
4. Translate terminology related to head and neck anatomy
5. Differentiate tooth histology by examining tooth tissues
6. Distinguish normal intra and extra oral structures of head and neck
7. Correlate the location and drainage patterns of the lymphatics of the head and neck to the clinical implications
8. Identify the clinical significance of osteology landmarks
9. Illustrate the relationship between the anatomy and function of the tissues of the periodontium
10. Show how the muscles of the head and neck move bones and create expressions
11. Identify the histology, anatomy, movement, and disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
12. Correlate the arterial and venous circulation of head and neck and dental structures to clinical implications
13. Correlate the innervation of the head, neck, and dental structures to clinical implications
14. Compare the normal and abnormal development of facial structures
15. Illustrate the normal histological characteristics of mucous membranes to their clinical characteristics and functions