MCCCD Program Description

Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology

Course: DHE121

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Includes the histology and embryology of oral tissues; developmental disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and related structures; tooth composition and morphology; eruption patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls, models and multimedia resources also covered.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Locate and identify the structures and associated landmarks of the head and neck. (I) 2. Locate and identify the divisions and associated landmarks of the oral cavity and pharynx. (I) 3. Classify each tooth of the primary and permanent dentition into type and function. (II) 4. Assign each tooth in the primary and permanent dentition to the Universal Tooth Numbering system, the Palmer system and the International Standards Organization Designation system. (ISOD). (II) 5. Identify and locate the surfaces and morphological characteristics of the primary and permanent dentition. (II, III) 6. Describe and determine the shedding and eruption patterns of the permanent and primary dentitions. (II) 7. Evaluate functional assessments by recognizing characteristics and components of normal occlusion. (IV, V) 8. Describe the normal human prenatal, embryonic and histological development with emphasis on the face, neck, orofacial structures and dentition. (VI, VII, VIII) 9. Identify and describe the developmental disturbances of the orofacial region and pharynx during embryonic development. (VII) 10. Describe the development, location, chemical composition, physical structure, and clinical significance of enamel, dentin, pulp and cementum. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy A. Skull B. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) C. Blood Supply D. Nerve Supply E. Muscles F. Salivary Glands G. Oral Cavity and Pharynx II. Overview of the Dentitions A. Primary and Permanent Tooth Type and Function B. Tooth Designation Systems C. Tooth Shedding and Eruption Patterns D. Tooth Anatomy and Surfaces III. Morphology of the Dentition A. Primary Teeth B. Permanent Teeth IV. Occlusion and Functional Assessments A. Normal Occlusion B. Centric Occlusion, Centric Relation C. Arch Form D. Dental Curvatures and Angulations E. Occlusal Movements V. Malocclusion A. Angle Classifications B. Centric Occlusion, Centric Relation C. Arch Form D. Dental Curvatures and Angulations E. Occlusal Movements VI. Introduction to Prenatal Development A. Pre-implantation Period B. Embryologic Period C. Fetal Period VII. Embryologic Development A. Face B. Neck C. Orofacial Structures D. Tooth and Root Development E. Developmental Disturbances of the Orofacial Region and Pharynx VIII. Histologic Characteristics of Orofacial Structures A. Oral Mucosa B. Gingival and Dentogingival Tissues C. Glandular Tissues D. Lymphatic Tissues E. Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses F. Teeth

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/2010

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