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This course will introduce the student to dental head and neck anatomy and physiology.  The focus of this course will include dental terminology related to oral anatomy.   Tooth morphology and overview of the dentition is taught at the in-depth level.   Students will learn the human skull, including landmarks of the skull, face and oral cavity, bones of the head, and the temporomandibular joint.  The musculature, nerves and vascular circulation of the head and neck will be studied.  The students will study tooth embryology, histology, structure, components of the periodontium, and systems of tooth identification.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to pronounce, define, and spell key terms related to Dental Anatomy.

This course provides an introduction to the oral health profession and covers basic terminology, historical perspective, the credentialing process, accreditation, professional organizations, ethics, jurisprudence, and professionalism.  Students will learn to pronounce, define, and spell key terms.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to discuss oral health, preventative techniques, and nutrition related to dental health.

This course will focus on oral microbiology, plaque formation, plaque-related diseases, and sterilization and disinfection principles.  Students will learn to pronounce, define, and spell key terms.  Upon successful course completion, Students will be able to discuss disease transmission/infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazard communication standards.

This course emphasizes patient preparation, medical/dental histories, vital signs, oral diagnosis, dental charting and accurate patient treatment records.   Management of dental, medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office is achieved in this course.  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for certification and registration is included.  Students will learn patient management and the medically compromised patient.  The study of therapeutics includes a history of drugs, methods of administration, drug effects, and commonly used drugs in the treatment of oral lesions, anxiety, and pain management. Principles of pharmacology to include; overview and dispensing of drugs, commonly used drugs in dentistry and adverse drug effects will be discussed.  Students will learn to pronounce, define, and spell key terms. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to describe patient preparation and components of clinical science.

This course provides topics related to community health concerns including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes and effects.  An emphasis is placed on the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures, risks of tobacco, and application of medicinal agents.  Students will learn dental illiteracy, psychology, communication and multicultural interaction. The importance of understanding patients with special needs is stressed.  The study of oral pathology and recognizing the difference between normal and abnormal conditions will be explored.  Students will learn to pronounce, define, and spell key terms. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to understand topics related to community health.