CCOG for DA 142 Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- DA 142
- Course Title:
- Dental Sciences II
- Credit Hours:
- 1.5
- Lecture Hours:
- 15
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Covers a specialized study of the structures in the head and neck with an emphasis on the oral cavity, anesthesia, and a review of diseases that manifest in the oral cavity. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Dental Assisting program, and DA 140A.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Label and define structures of general human anatomy and identify their physiological functions.
- Identify the bones and muscles of the head and neck.
- Locate various structures related to the blood, nerve, and lymph supply to the head and neck.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
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Quizzes
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Assignments
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Midterm
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Final
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Textbook and classroom assignments
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Describe the basic structure and function of the nervous system as it relates to the administration of dental anesthetic in the dental office.
- Locate and identify the major bones of the head and face.
- Describe the relationship of bone structure and composition to dental conditions such as malocclusion.
- Describe the muscles of facial expression and mastication and explain the actions of each.
- Identify the temporomandibular joint and describe its function and dysfunction.
- List the major salivary glands and describe the consequences of dysfunction.
- Describe the histological and anatomical features of the tongue and explain the process of deglutition.
- Trace the blood flow from the heart to the oro-facial structures identifying major blood vessels.
- Describe, at an introductory level, the embryonic development of the human fetus with emphasis on the oro-facial structures.
- Describe a variety of common developmental disorders affecting the oro-facial structures.
- Review of diseases that manifest in the mouth.