Dental Assistant - Dental Anatomy

Dental Anatomy (DNTA 1115)

Total Credits: 1
Lecture Credits: 1.00
Lab Credits: 0.00

Description: This course is a basic introduction to the anatomy, physiology, embryology, histology and pathology of the oral cavity. You will focus on the tissues and structures of the oral cavity, and on the primary and permanent dentition.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Identify primary and permanent teeth
2. 2. Identify charting methods used in dentistry
3. 3. Demonstrate charting of the oral cavity
4. 4. Identify specific tooth tissues
5. 5. Identify embryonic development of the face and oral cavity
6. 6. Recognize oral diseases and conditions of the oral cavity

Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.