DHYG 274 Biological Structures I: Dental Anatomy (1 credit)
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
Anatomical facts, concepts, and morphologic features in primary and permanent dentitions
Essential anatomical primary and permanent dentition terminology
Primary and permanent dentitions’ anatomical names and numbering systems (universal letters and numbers)
Integration of anatomical facts and concepts into dental hygiene clinical practice
Eruption sequences of primary and permanent dentitions
Student Outcomes
- Compare anatomical facts and concepts related to primary and permanent dentitions.
- Identify morphologic features, location, and function of primary and permanent dentitions.
- Contrast eruption sequences, clinical considerations, and tooth morphology of primary and permanent dentitions in clinical applications.
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 Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10
Potential Methods
Class Discussion
Individual/Group Projects
Web-based Activities
Written Examination
Active Learning Activities
Peer/Self-evaluation
Reflection Assignments
Clinical Application
Research Project
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