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Apr 18, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 247 Tooth Morphology2 credits
In this course, students are introduced to the science of dental morphology, tooth identification systems, exfoliation/eruption patterns, and basic occlusion of the permanent and primary dentition. This course focuses on the healthy, normal end of the health/disease continuum and provides a foundation for further dental science study as well as for clinical dental hygiene practice.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program
Corequisites: DHYG 242 , DHYG 243 , DHYG 246 , and DHYG 256
Quarters Offered: Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Define anatomical terminology of the dentition
- Describe the arrangement of teeth
- Describe the general features of teeth
- Identify and describe the contact areas of the teeth
- Describe specific crown and root characteristics
- Describe the characteristics of deciduous teeth
- Define occlusion terminology, ideal occlusion, open bite, overbite, and overjet
- Identify and describe specific teeth
- Describe occlusal classifications
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20
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