4/26/2024 9:37:43 PM	DH 70 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DH 70	Title:  DENT ANAT & TOOTH MORPH
Full Title:  Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	2.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	35.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 140.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

The study of the dental terminology, tooth morphology, structures of the oral cavity, classification of cavities, and charting conditions of the teeth. Aspects related to dental hygiene care such as root morphology, restorative charting, occlusion, and dental anomalies are emphasized.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in DH 71A

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to the Allied Dental Programs

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The study of the dental terminology, tooth morphology, structures of the oral cavity, classification of cavities, and charting conditions of the teeth. Aspects related to dental hygiene care such as root morphology, restorative charting, occlusion, and dental anomalies are emphasized.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in DH 71A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to the Allied Dental Programs
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1999	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Apply knowledge pertaining to the permanent and primary dentition, tissues of the teeth,

    dental anomalies, and descriptive terminology to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.

2.  Use the knowledge of anatomy and morphology during instrumentation.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Name, describe and locate the anatomy of permanent and primary dentition.

2. Identify and explain the morphologic differences between the primary and permanent

    dentition.

3. List the eruption and exfoliation sequence of primary dentition and the eruption sequence of

    permanent dentition.

4. Define the descriptive terminology as related to the maxillary/mandibular arches, teeth, and

    related structures.

5. Differentiate anomalies of both permanent and primary dentition.

6. Demonstrate the Universal, International Standard Organization (ISO) and Palmer systems of

    tooth identification.

7. Discuss how root anatomy and morphology determine instrumentation techniques.

8. Describe the classification of occlusion and recognize early signs of deviation in deciduous,

    mixed, and permanent dentitions.

9. Identify the regions of the oral cavity proper, and the head and neck.

10. Discuss the relationship of periodontal diseases and the support structures.

11. Analyze and respond to the types of concerns that a parent might ask a dental health

    professional regarding the importance and function of primary teeth.

12.  Chart existing restorations, unsound dentition, missing teeth, impacted teeth and dental

    anomalies and conditions.

13. Discuss the clinical implications of anomalies, malocclusion, restorations, and oral habits on

    the dentition.

14. Perform an extra and intraoral exam using correct palpation techniques.

15. Chart existing restorations, occlusion, and conditions of the oral cavity.

Topics and Scope

I.  Overview of Dentition*

    A. Tooth types and functions

    B. Tooth tissues

    C. Tooth surfaces

    D. Two types of dentition

    E. Three stages of dentition

    F.  Arrangement in the dental arches

    G.  Divisions of the dental arches

    H.  Fundamental and preventive curvatures

II. Tooth Numbering Systems*

    A.  Universal

    B.  International Standard Organization (ISO)

    C.  Palmer

III. Support Structures*

    A.  Tissues

    B.  Function

    C.  Clinical considerations

    D. Attachment apparatus

    E.  Periodontal diseases

IV. Development, Eruption and Exfoliation*

    A.  Primary dentition

    B.  Permanent dentition

V. Tooth Anatomy and Identification

    A.  Primary teeth*

    B.  Permanent

VI. Occlusion*

    A.  Angle's Classifications of Malocclusion

    B.  Primary occlusion

    C.  Terminology

    D.  Periodontal considerations associated with occlusal trauma

VII. Dental Anomalies

    A.  Intrinsic and extrinsic factors

    B.  Developmental, hereditary, and congenital

    C.  Types of anomalies

VIII. Dental Charting*

    A.  Black's Classification of Caries

    B.  Common abbreviations

    C.  Recognition of restorations and dental materials

    D.  Charting symbols

    E.  Caries and risk assessment

    F.  Dental charting form

IX. Extra and Intraoral Exam*

    A.  Identification of structures

    B.  Palpation techniques

    C.  Assessment methods

X. Clinical Considerations*

    A.  Prevention

    B.  Root anatomy

    C.  Tooth morphology

    D.  Malocclusion

    E.  Oral habits

    F.   Instrumentation techniques

    G.  Restorations

    H.  Occlusion

 

*These items are introduced in lecture, and the related skill is performed in the lab.

 

XI. Laboratory Excercises

    A. Skill demonstrations

         1. Extra and intraoral exam

         2. Recognition of oral cavity structures

         3. Recognition of Angel's' Classification of Malocclusion types and terminology: overjet,

              overbite, cross bite, labioverted, linguoverted

         4. Demonstration of three different types of tooth numbering systems

         5. Recognition of tooth types, functions, stages of dentition, primary and permanent

              dentition, fundamental and preventive curvatures, and anatomical features

         6. Recognition of Black's Classification of Caries

         7. Exfoliation and eruption dates

    B. Problem Solving Exercises

         1. Tooth identification including root anatomy to facilitate instrumentation techniques and

              instrument choice

         2.  Oral cavity and anatomical landmark identification to adequately perform extra and

              intraoral exam

         3.  Identification of age determined by eruption and exfoliation dates

         4.  Charting existing restorations, occlusion to perform patient assessment

Assignments:

Lecture

1. Reading assignments, (10-20) pages per week

2. Homework assignments; Student Workbook assignments, teeth drawings (4-8)

3. Quizzes (4-8), midterm, final

 

Laboratory

1. Evaluations (6-10)

    a. Skill demonstrations; extra and intraoral exam      

    b. Problem solving; teeth anatomical features and identifications, oral cavity and facial

         landmarks, identifications of restorations, occlusion, eruption and exfoliation sequence

2. Homework-charting assignments (4-6)

3. Midterm and final

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 40%
Teeth anatomical features and identification, oral cavity and facial landmarks, identification of restorations, occlusion, eruption and exfoliation sequences.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Extra and intraoral exam, charting assignments, teeth drawings.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 50%
Quizzes, written and laboratory midterm, written and laboratory final.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting,12th ed. Bird, Doni and Robinson, Debbie. Elsevier. 2018

Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy. 4th ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret and Popowics, Tracy.  Elsevier. 2016

Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy (Student Workbook). 4th ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret and Popowics, Tracy. Elsevier. 2016

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