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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 325 Histology and Embryology2 credits
In this course students broaden their focus of the health-disease continuum through the study of histology and embryology. Students study human development from conception to birth, with emphasis on structures of the head and neck.
Prerequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 253 , DHYG 254 , and DHYG 256
Corequisites: DHYG 321 , DHYG 322 , DHYG 323 , DHYG 324 , DHYG 326 , and DHYG 329
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the stages in prenatal development of the face, neck, and orofacial structures
- Explain the processes of tooth development and eruption
- Describe the components of the cell and tissues
- Identify components of the oral mucosa and gingival and dentogingival tissues
- Describe the stages in the development of enamel, dentin, pulp, and the periodontium
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20
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