Dental Anatomy (DHYG 2145)
This course introduces the learner to dental anatomy and histology and embryology of orofacial tissues as it relates to human function and health. Orofacial development, developmental anomalies and conditions, tooth eruption, and tooth morphology including identification, crown and root anatomy features, and associated dental terminology and nomenclature are studied with an emphasis on clinical considerations and its relevance to the provision of dental hygiene care.
Course code: DHYG 2145
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 51.0 hours
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- Embryology and histological development of orofacial tissues
- Dental terminology, anatomical terms, and nomenclature coding systems
- Dental morphology, anatomy, and function of permanent and primary dentition
- Developmental and regressive/acquired anomalies of the head, neck and oral tissues
- Tooth eruption and exfoliation
PLAR is applied in alignment with the Procedures of Policy D.3.5 - Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Students will be assessed by a Challenge Exam, including both written and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) components, designed to validate the knowledge of the candidate as it relates to the course learning outcomes.
Students will be assessed by a Challenge Exam, including both written and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) components, designed to validate the knowledge of the candidate as it relates to the course learning outcomes.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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