DEA 122

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	DENTAL SCIENCE II
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	DEA 122	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Torres & Ehrlich, Modern Dental Assisting, Bird & Robinson, 9th Edition, Saunders, 2008.

Dental Anatomy Coloring Book, M. Fehrenbach, Saunders/Elsevier, 2008

Torres & Ehrlich, Modern Dental Assisting Workbook, 9th Edition, 2008

SUPPLIES:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Includes survey of human anatomy and physiology, the structure of the head and neck as applied to dental assisting, the function of the maxilla and mandible, processes, foramen, sutures, and major nerve and blood supply.

COURSE GOAL:

This course meets the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards for the biomedical science content. This course provides dental assisting students with coursework in anatomy, and physiology, stressing head and neck anatomy. Emphasis is placed on the relationships of these areas to the dental patient and dental operative procedures. This course is required for certificate completion of the Dental Assisting Program.

This course carries three credit hours for a total of 45 contact hours.

Transferability of credit depends on the institution to which the student plans to transfer.

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

At the completion of this unit the student should be able to:

Recognize the various organ systems of the body and their general functions

Identify terms as they relate to anatomical positioning.

Identify the types and general characteristics of connective tissue found in the head and neck..

Identify the structure of bone tissue.

Identify the bones that make up the skull.

Label a diagram of the general body planes, directions, and cavities.

Describe in detail the various parts and landmarks of the maxilla and mandible.

Describe the functions of the skeletal system.

Discuss the relationship of teeth to various structures within the maxilla and mandible and the possible significance of that relationship during treatment.

Recognize the normal structure and functioning of the TMJ and describe the various types of joints.

Gain a level of familiarity relating to pathological function of the TMJ.

Describe how the skeletal system interrelates to dentistry.

Name three types of muscle tissue and identify their function and location in the body.

Define the terms origin, insertion, and action as they relate to muscles

List the muscles of the head and neck and describe their functions as they relate to mastication, swallowing, phonation and facial expression.

Describe the function of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.

Identify the major arteries and veins of the head and neck.

Trace blood flow through the heart to all areas of the oral cavity and back again to the heart.

Discuss the importance of the location of the blood vessels during the administration of local anesthetic.

Identify the main parts of the human nervous system and identify the functions of the sensory and motor nerves.

Name the twelve cranial nerves and their functions.

Name the specific branches of the Trigeminal nerve and the areas of the face, teeth and oral cavity with which each are associated.

Describe the function and location of salivary glands and discuss their importance in the oral cavity.

Identify the major lymph nodes of the head and neck and discuss their role with respect to infections of the oral cavity.

Demonstrate knowledge of the body systems through two case studies and the interrelationship to dentistry.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

50%

The student’s grade will be based on the scores received on unit tests, pop tests, and quizzes.

10%

Will be based on the score received by the student on the final examination.

20%

20%

Will be based on the scores received on assignments, reports, worksheets, etc.

Attendance Policy for Pueblo Community College. See pages 5& 6criteria on additional Dental Assisting Program attendance, tardies, and excused and unexcused absences and tardies.

At the completion of the course the student should be able to do all the basic dental assistant functions required for successful completion of the program. These competencies will be evidenced by the successful completion of 77% of the tasks in each unit.

Raw Score Range

Grading Scale

Letter Grade

100

Special Remarks:

Pueblo Community College Dental Assisting Program will adhere to the Academic Dishonesty Policy, which is stated in your DA Student Handbook, for any and all acts of cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism.

COURSE OUTLINE:
UNIT I.	Body Planes and Directions
	A.	Sagittal Plane
	B.	Horizontal Plane
	C.	Frontal Plane
UNIT II.	Body Cavities
	A.		Dorsal Cavity
	B.		Ventral Cavity
	C.		Body Systems
	D.		Body Systems Interrelationship to Dentistry
UNIT III.	Organ Systems of the Human Body
	A.		Skeletal System
	B.		Circulatory System
	C.		Muscular System
	D.		Nervous System
	E.		Digestive System
	F.		Respiratory System
	G.		Lymphatic System
UNIT III	Osteology of the Skull
	A.		Structure and formation of bone tissue
	B.		Cranial and Facial Bones
	C.		Processes and Landmarks of the Maxilla
	D.		Processes and Landmarks of the Mandible
	E.		Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
UNIT IV	Myology of the Head and Neck
	A.		Muscles of Mastication
	B.		Suprahyoid and Infrahyoid Muscles
	C.		Muscles of Facial Expression
	D.		Other Muscles of the Head and Neck
UNIT V	Circulatory System
	A.		Overview of System: Components and How They Work
	B.		Major Arteries of the Head and Neck
	C.		Major Veins of the Head and Neck
UNIT VI	Nervous System
	A.		Overview of the System: Components and How They Work
	B.		Twelve Cranial Nerves and their Functions
	C.		Major Branches of the Fifth Trigeminal Nerve
	D.		Innervation and Anesthesia
UNIT VII	Digestive System
	A.		Structures and Functions
	B.		Alimentary Canal
	C.		The Accessory Organs
	D.		Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System
UNIT VIII	Respiratory System
	A.		Structures of the respiratory system
	B.		Nose
	C.		Pharynx
	D.		Epiglottis
	E.		Larynx
	F.		Trachea and Lungs
	G.		Diseases of the Respiratory System
UNIT IX.	Lymphatic System and Immune System
	A.		System Overview: Parts and Their Functions
	B.		Major Lymph Nodes of the Head and Neck
	C.		The Spread of Dental Infection
UNIT X.	Salivary Glands
	A.		Major Salivary Glands
	B.		Minor Salivary Glands
	C.		Saliva and its Function

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.