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Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology

Class Number: DENTAL 10508102-5 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology
Offering Status: Waitlist
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-508-102 ORAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY...prepares Dental Hygienist students to apply detailed knowledge about oral anatomy to planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of patient care. Students identify distinguishing characteristics of normal and abnormal dental, head, and neck anatomy and its relationship to tooth development, eruption and health. (Prerequisites: 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Distinguish the morphology of teeth (permanent and deciduous)
  2. Classify normal occlusion and malocclusion relationships
  3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy development/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 create movement and 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

Class Details

Class Number:
DENTAL 10508102-5 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology
Location:
Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2025 - 12/9/2025 Monday
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222
8/18/2025 - 12/9/2025 Tuesday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222

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