DENT 115 Oral Science

3 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Define key terms related to oral anatomy, tooth morphology, and microbiology
• Identify the anatomic landmarks of the oral cavity
• Identify the salivary glands and ducts
• Identify the types of oral mucosa
• Identify the four types of teeth, describe the design and specialized functions of each type, and classify them as anterior or posterior teeth
• Describe the Universal numbering system, the Federation Dentaire International two-digit tooth-recording system, and the Palmer system
• Define the terms related to tooth morphology including:  the Curve of Spee, the names of the surfaces of the teeth, contours and contacts, overbite and overjet, embrasure and occlusal form and the physiology of occlusion
• Identify the number and types of teeth in the primary dentition; state the specialized functions of the primary dentition
• Compare the primary and permanent dentition in terms of:  numbers and types of teeth; size and shape of similar types of teeth
• Identify each of the permanent and primary teeth in terms of:  number of cusps and roots, and unusual anatomic landmarks
• Given an extracted tooth, or a typodont tooth, identify the following:  the type of tooth; whether it is an anterior or posterior tooth; and if it has an incisal edge or an occlusal surface
• Identify the following terms:  aerobes, anaerobes, asepsis, epidemiology, microorganisms, pathogen and sepsis
• Describe the main shapes of bacteria and differentiate between aerobes and anaerobes
• Describe how some bacteria protect themselves against adverse conditions by forming capsules and spores and state the problems caused by this microbial defense system
• State potential means of disease transmission in the dental office and list the microorganisms which are of particular concern
• Describe the universal precautions used for every patient to prevent disease transmission
• Describe the microbial etiology of oral disease