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COURSE SYLLABUS

 

1.         TITLE OF COURSE:             Dental Anatomy and Histology

 

            PREFIX/NUMBER:               DEH 103         CREDIT HOURS:     3

 

2.         PREREQUISITES:                ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in
                                                          reading; admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.

 

3.         RESOURCES NEEDED:

 

                                    TEXT:              Illustrated Dental Embryology, Hist. & Anat, Bath-Balogh, 2nd, 2006, Elsevier.

                                                            Illustrated Dental Embryology, Etc. Workbook, Bath-Balogh, 2nd, 2006, Elsevier.
Darby, M. and Walsh M., Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice, 3rd Ed.,Saunders, St. Louis, 2010.
Wilkins, Esther M., Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 10th Ed., Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2009.
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                                    SUPPLIES:     Anatomical Tooth Models

                                                            Typodont ‑ Columbia Dentoform

                                                            Typodont teeth with preparations

                                                            Set of prescribed dental waxing instruments (Program provides)

 

4.          COURSE DESCRIPTION:   Focuses on a study of the anatomical and histological features of the teeth and other oral structures of the oral cavity. Includes terminology, anatomical landmarks, and tooth identification. Introduces histology, the embryology of the face and oral and nasal cavities, development of the teeth, and the histological features of the various components of the teeth and surrounding structures.

 

5.            COURSE GOAL:          I.      Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical structures of the oral cavity.

      II.     Demonstrate knowledge in the morphological characteristics of all
       the teeth (primary and permanent dentitions).

                                                    III.    Demonstrate knowledge and skills of dental anatomy.  This is shown
       through the manipulation of dental wax in a manner that reproduces
       sound anatomical tooth form (on prepared typodont teeth).  These
       skills along with tooth identification are necessary to demonstrate
       adequate ability to replace missing tooth structure as indicated in
       clinical restoration procedures.

                                                    IV.    Demonstrate knowledge of the intra-arch relationship of the teeth.  
       This knowledge will allow the student to identify those characteristics

                                                             of the teeth which can affect the health of the supportive structures.  
       Specific areas of discussion include proximal contact areas, height of
       marginal ridges, interproximal surface contour, and embrasure form.

A.      Demonstrate knowledge of the eruption sequence of the
          primary and permanent dentitions.

                                                    V.    Demonstrate knowledge of occlusion.

     VI.   Demonstrate knowledge of the embryonic development of the face and oral cavity.

                                                   VII.  Demonstrate knowledge of tooth development.

                                                   VIII. Demonstrate knowledge of the histological characteristics of the
      tissues of the teeth and the surrounding periodontal structures.

 

6.         COURSE OBJECTIVES:       A detailed list of course objectives will be give at the beginning of 

                                                           the first class.

 

7.         EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

 

                                    Grading Scale

 

                                    93 – 100                 A

                                    85 – 92                   B

                                    77 – 84                   C

                                    69 – 76                   D

                                    68 and below          F

Special Remarks: 

       

            Extra work of an acceptable quality may be considered for extra credit on wax carvings, tooth drawings, and/or other laboratory exercises.

 

            All wax carving exercises must be performed in the laboratory.  Wax carving exercises cannot be taken out of the laboratory (e.g., cannot be taken home by student to work on them on a weekend, etc.)

    * Cell phones are to be placed on vibrate only. Any disruption of class or instructor by ring tone or texting will result in a 1% reduction per occurrence from the professional practices category. If you are expecting an emergency call have your caller call Sandy at 549-3286 and she will immediately come in class and get you. No penalty will occur when an emergency call is received by Sandy.

 

  ATTENDANCE:

                       

Attendance is required in all dental hygiene classes (didactic, laboratory and clinic).  It is the student’s responsibility to arrive on time and be prepared for class.

 

The attendance policy of the Dental Hygiene Program will be the same as Pueblo Community Colleges' with the following additions: 

 

§  Any absence must be reported to the program administrative assistant by 8:00 a.m.

   Absences and tardies are tracked by the administrative assistant.

§  If any absence occurs during a scheduled test or examination, the student will receive an automatic zero (0).

§  Extended absences for emergency circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis.

§  More than two absences will result in the lowering of a full letter grade.

§  Three or more tardies are equal to one absence.

§  If 20 percent or more of a lecture or laboratory class is missed, the student will receive a failing grade.

§  Missed Clinics Cannot Be Made Up 

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.

 

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

                                    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.