SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:27:46 PMDH 74 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DH 74Title:  HEAD,NECK,ANT,HISTO,EMBR  
Full Title:  Head and Neck Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
Last Reviewed:10/10/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled3.0017.5 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total87.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

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:
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The students will study the anatomy of the head, neck and oral cavity, including anatomical nomenclature; they will develop an understanding of embryologic development and developmental defects with a focus on oral hard and soft tissues. This course will emphasize the structure and function of the oral cavity with a focus on normal anatomy and their structures, identification of landmarks, including musculature, skeletal system, nervous system and vasculature, related to the administration of local anesthesia. The course will also cover source and spread of dental infection in relation to the fascial spaces in the lymphatic system.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DH 70


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to Allied Dental Program

Schedule of Classes Information
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The students will study the anatomy of the head, neck and oral cavity, including anatomical nomenclature; they will develop an understanding of embryologic development and developmental defects with a focus on oral hard and soft tissues. This course will emphasize the structure and function of the oral cavity with a focus on normal anatomy and their structures, identification of landmarks, including musculature, skeletal system, nervous system and vasculature, related to the administration of local anesthesia. The course will also cover source and spread of dental infection in relation to the fascial spaces in the lymphatic system.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of DH 70
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to Allied Dental Program
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:TransferableEffective:Spring 2000Inactive:
 
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:
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1. Integrate an understanding of the development, structures, systems and anatomy of the head and neck into clinical dental hygiene practice.
2. Differentiate between the normal and abnormal/pathologic when conducting a physical examination of the patient's head and neck structures.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the process of embryologic and prenatal development of the orofacial structures and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances within these periods.
2. Discuss the stages of tooth development including eruption and exfoliation patterns and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances.
3. Discuss the histological features of basic tissues: epithelium, connective tissue, nerve tissue, and muscle tissue.
4. Discuss the histological features, development, and properties of the enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, alveolar process, and periodontal ligament.
5. Identify the types of oral mucosa, discuss the regional differences, and integrate this knowledge into patient care.
6. Identify and describe the skeletal, lymphatic, vascular, nervous, and the muscular systems associated with the head and neck region.
7. Identify and describe the function of the glands associated with the head and neck.
8. Identify the fasciae and spaces in the head and neck.
9. Describe the anatomy, movements and associated muscles and ligaments of the temporomandibular joint.
10. Accurately identify and use the anatomical landmarks needed for successful local anesthesia.
11. Apply knowledge of head and neck structures to extraoral and intraoral examination in clinical dental hygiene.

Topics and Scope
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I.  Orofacial Structures
    A. Face and neck region
    B. Oral cavity and oropharynx
II. Dental Embryology
    A. Prenatal development
    B. Face and neck development
    C. Orofacial development
    D. Tooth development, eruption, and shedding of teeth
III. Dental Histology
    A. Cells
    B. Basic tissue
    C. Oral mucosa
    D. Enamel, dentin, pulp, and root formation
    E. Alveolar process, attachment apparatus, cementum, and periodontal ligament
    F. Gingiva and dentogingival junctional complex
IV. Head and Neck Anatomy
    A. Surface anatomy
    B. Systems
         1. Skeletal
         2. Nervous
          3. Vascular
         4. Muscular
         5. Lymphatic
    C. Temporormandibular joint
    D. Glandular tissue
    E. Fasciae and spaces
    F. Radiographic interpretation of anatomical structures and deviations from normal
V. Anatomy of Local Anesthesia
VI. Spread of Infection
VII. Laboratory Competencies
    A. Identification of phases of embryological and fetal development
    B. Identification of phases of tooth development, eruption, and shedding of teeth
    C. Identification of orofacial structures
    D. Identification of surface anatomy of the face and neck
    E. Identification of vascular, skeletal, musculature, nervous, lymphatic systems anatomy in the head and neck
    F. Identification of temporomandibular anatomy
    G. Identification of the glands associated with the head and neck regions
    H. Identification of fasciae and spaces in the head and neck regions
    I. Identification of anatomy and deviations from normal on radiographs
    J. Identification of anatomical landmarks for local anesthesia
    K. Identification of routes of the spread of infection in the head and neck regions

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments
1. Reading (20-40 pages per week)
2. Quizzes (5-8)
3. Exams, including midterm and final (2-3)
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Lab assignments: drawings, models, skulls (8-12)
2. Local anesthesia - identification of landmarks and evaluation of clinical considerations (2-4)
3. Exams, including midterm and final (1-2)

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 problem solving assessments and 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
10 - 20%
Local anesthesia - identification of landmarks and evaluation of clinical considerations
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
25 - 35%
Lab assignments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
50 - 60%
Quizzes, exams, final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 6th Ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret and Herring, Susan, Elsevier. 2021.
Student Workbook for Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck. 6th Ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret. Elsevier, 2021.
Illustrated Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy. 5th Ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret and Popowics, Tracy. Elsevier. 2020.
Student Workbook for Illustrated Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy. 5th Ed. Fehrenbach, Margaret. Elsevier. 2020.
Instructor prepared materials

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