DHYG 315 Oral Pathology (2 credits)

2. Describe the diagnostic categories that contribute to the diagnostic process.

3. Consistently and accurately utilize the diagnostic categories that contribute to the preliminary diagnosis of oral diseases.

4. Describe factors involved in the pathogenesis of oral diseases.

5. Describe and identify the local and systemic signs of inflammation.

6. Describe the microscopic events of the inflammatory process and the regeneration/repair process.

7. Describe and recognize the physical and chemical injuries of the hard and soft oral tissues.

8. Explain the immune responses and autoimmunity associated with oral diseases.

9. Describe and recognize oral conditions that are variants of normal or benign conditions of unknown cause.

10.Describe and recognize developmental anomalies of the face, oral cavity, and teeth.

11.Describe and recognize the etiology, population, clinical features, radiographic features, microscopic features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and clinical considerations of commonly encountered oral diseases.

12.Describe and recognize the etiology, population, clinical features, radiographic features, microscopic features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and clinical considerations of oral manifestations of commonly encountered systemic diseases.

Degree Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Abilities. CORE ABILITIES: Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods. Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20