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, 2005, Elsevier.
Illustrated Dental Embryology, Etc. Workbook, Bath-Balogh, 2nd, 2006, Elsevier.
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: At the completion of the course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical structures of the oral cavity.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the morphological characteristics of all the teeth (primary and permanent dentitions).
3. 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 and tooth drawings are necessary to demonstrate adequate ability to chart missing teeth and tooth structure as indicated for dental charting procedures.
4. 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.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the eruption sequence of the primary and permanent dentitions.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of occlusion.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the embryonic development of the face and oral cavity.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of tooth development.
9. 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
77 – 84 C
69 – 76 D
68 and below F
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is expected in all classes and 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 secretary by 8:00 a.m.
· If any absence occurs during a scheduled test or examination, the student will be required to complete the said exercise within one week of the original date. The make-up test must be scheduled with the course instructor.
· Extended absences for whatever reason will be dealt with on an individual basis.
· In the event of an absence, the student will be required to make up class time with an
appropriate assignment as designated by the course faculty.
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.
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.