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DENT 1110: Biosciences 1
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the function of the human body and the anatomical features of the hard and soft tissues in the head and neck. Students will also learn about tooth morphology, hygiene and health promotion to avoid infection and cross-contamination.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of biology and of head and neck anatomy related to dental technology practice.
- Identify the basic elements of skeletal anatomy, musculature, physiology, and tooth morphology as they relate to the design and fabrication of dental prosthetics.
- Explain principles of oral microbiology, infection, cross-infection, and general laboratory hygiene relevant to the practice of dental technology.
- Define the structure and function of the teeth and supporting tissues, tooth arrangement, and tooth numbering systems.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of dental health and functionality on a patient’s overall health.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, seminar, demonstration, simulation
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
Written midterm exam with multiple choice, & case- based short and long answer questions |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
3 Quizzes (10% each) |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Written final with multiple choice, & case-based short and long answer questions |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Dental terminology, annotation and basic characteristics of teeth
- Structure and function of the human body
- Head and neck and soft tissues of the edentulous and dentulous oral cavity
- Development and eruption of teeth. Determinants of occlusion
- Anatomical features of deciduous teeth including basic features of occlusion
- Anatomical features of permanent teeth including basic features of occlusion
- Temporomandibular joint and the paranasal sinuses
- Muscles of mastication, facial expression and tongue, blood vessels of the head and neck and nerves of the head and neck
- Dental laboratory hygiene; and the principles of health promotion and principles of preventive dentistry
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.