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DEND 1102: Applied Head and Neck Anatomy 1
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides introductory and foundational knowledge of normal orofacial and dental structures relevant to the denturist. Students become familiar with the boundaries, structures and landmarks within the oral cavity. Dental tooth anatomy relating to aesthetics, functions, locations, alignment and coding of the teeth is studied. Students learn about the function of the periodontium of the teeth and identify the role that each component plays in the functioning unit. Tooth development is discussed in relation to enamel, dentin and pulp formation. Properties of enamel, dentin and pulp are identified and changes in relation to age and disease are described. Students use radiographic images to recognize normal anatomical structures.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DEND 1101; DEND 1103; DEND 1104; DEND 1105.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the structures, terms and landmarks within the boundaries of the vestibule and the oral cavity proper.
- Identify and differentiate between the various tissues that make up the tooth structure.
- Describe the different functions of the teeth and how those functions relate to the shape and size of each tooth.
- Locate and Identify various tooth surfaces, line angles, point angles and specific identifying landmarks (features) of the teeth.
- Correlate ideal tooth shape (curvatures) and alignment of teeth to healthy maintenance and/or protection of the periodontium and dentition.
- Understand and contrast features of primary dentition with permanent (secondary) dentition.
- Identify a tooth by a code from any of the three naming/coding systems (Universal, Palmer and FDI) therefore understanding the arrangement of teeth into dentitions, arches and quadrants.
- Understand tooth eruption and the resulting classifications of occlusion in regards to growth, eruption schedule, alignment and muscle forces.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 80
Total Hours: 80
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, audio visual presentation, group activities, peer feedback, self reflection, skill building exercises; online activities and simulation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
64% = C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Clinical Examination |
20 |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE ) |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- Introduction to the oral cavity Dental Anatomy Alignments of teeth Classification of occlusion; development; occlusion Anomalies; supporting structures; clinical considerations Tooth Identification; basic tissues; development of orofacial complex Development enamel, dentin, and pulp Radiographic imagery to identify normal anatomical structures
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.