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DEND 2102: Oral Pathology
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course students study the basic principles of disease process specifically related to the oral cavity, orofacial region and the temporomandibular joint. Structural and functional changes that result from developmental, genetic or pathological conditions are discussed. Cell injury, inflammation, repair processes, along with nutritional deficiencies, bacterial related diseases and systemic conditions with oral manifestations are discussed. Students learn how the human body's response to injury such as inflammation, immune responses and cellular adaptations may affect oral health and denturist interventions. Students use radiographic imagery to identify abnormal anatomical structures.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
All term 1 and 2 courses must be successfully completed.
Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2103; DEND 2104; DEND 2105, DEND 2106.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe cellular processes associated with cell injury and repair (wound healing) and outline the potential consequences of cell death (necrosis).
- Differentiate between acute and chronic pathological conditions, autoimmune disorders and immunity, and reactions and responses to injury.
- Recognize and describe changes in epithelial tissue associated with disease and be able to identify risk factors, recognize markers of disease and features of precancerous lesions.
- Differentiate between benign and malignant neoplasms and describe the purpose of a biopsy.
- Describe pathologic occlusion and TMJ disorders and the denturist's role in preventing these conditions.
- Recognize various developmental and genetic orofacial disturbances associated with the face, and intra oral structures. Identify treatment options for these conditions.
- Describe the role microorganisms play in the periodontal and dental disease processes.
- Describe how the human body's response to injury such as inflammation, immune responses and cellular adaptations may affect oral health and denturist interventions.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
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
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
30 |
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Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
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Midterm Exam |
25 |
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Final Exam |
25 |
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Course topics
- Cell injury and responses; regeneration and repair Inflammation: acute/chronic; infection Variations from normal Temporomandibular dysfunction and injury Immunity and immune response Regeneration and repair Malocclusions; overjet; overbite Trauma Developmental disorders Hard/soft deposits and disease of teeth and periodontium Skin and oral signs of disease Sleep apnea and snoring Smoking Diagnostic splints; splinting/over closed cases Tumors: benign and malignant; dysplasia Obdurator plate; surgical stents Microbes and infections: bacterial, viral, fungal
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.