DHYG 274 Biological Structures I: Dental Anatomy (1 credit)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Course Description
This is the first in a series of three courses. This course provides a comprehensive study of the human dentitions including primary and permanent tooth names, numbering conventions, eruption sequences, morphology, and anatomy.
Course Content
1. Dental terminology
2. Name and numbering systems of human dentitions
3. Eruption sequence of primary and permanent dentitions
4. Tooth morphology of primary and permanent dentitions
5. Tooth anatomy of primary and permanent dentitions
Student Outcomes
These outcomes are specific and relevant to the theory and practice of dental hygiene. The student should be able to integrate essential anatomical facts and concepts of function into clinical observation and assessment of these structures. Other courses building upon this foundational include: Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene, Oral Pathology, Periodontology, and Restorative Dentistry. In all class and lab settings, accurately and consistently:
1. Demonstrate correct and accurate usage of terminology associated with course content
2. Identify human teeth by anatomical name and numbering systems
3. Describe and evaluate eruption sequences of primary and permanent dentitions
4. Describe and discuss tooth morphology of the crowns and roots of primary and permanent dentitions
5. Identify human teeth by the morphology of the crowns and roots
6. Describe and discuss tooth anatomy of the crowns and roots of primary and permanent dentitions
7. Identify human teeth by the morphology and anatomy of the crowns and roots
8. Describe and discuss the normal development of dental occlusion and common malocclusions.
Degree 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 Ability(ies). CORE ABILITIES: Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 5
Lab Contact Hours 10
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 15
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