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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 119 Tooth Morphology2 credits
Students are introduced to different aspects of the primary and secondary human dentition. Focuses on the healthy, normal end of the health/disease continuum and provides a foundation for further dental science study.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Define anatomical terminology of the dentition
- Discuss the arrangement of teeth
- Describe general features of teeth
- Describe contact areas of teeth
- Discuss specific crown and root characteristics
- Describe deciduous teeth
- Define occlusion terminology, ideal occlusion, open bite, overbite, overjet
- Identify and describe specific teeth
- Describe occlusal classifications
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