DENTL 105 - Dental Sciences I

3.0 Credits
Covers oral and dental structures, head and neck anatomy, oral embryology and histology, and the relationship of oral and dental anatomy to dental procedures and treatment. Includes anatomy and morphology of teeth, the eruption sequence and process; normal occlusion, development, and class of malocclusions.
Prerequisite Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 110.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Utilize dental anatomical terms to identify head and neck structures.
Differentiate between normal and variation of normalcy in the appearance and development of oral and dental structures.
Identify sites for application of topical anesthesia.
List the fundamental concepts in head and neck manipulation, occlusal record and orthodontic diagnosis.

Course Typically Offered
Fall