This course includes the study of the basic structures of the oral cavity, nomenclature, structure, fuction, and morphology of the teeth. Demonstrations and lecture sessions are design to emphasize the normal and abnormal clinical appearance of the anatomy of the teeth and highlight the relationship to adjacent teeth, opposing teeth, and approximating tissues. The course also provides students with a knowledge of the structure and function of the gross structures of the head and neck.
Discussions emphasize important anatomical concepts.
This course is designed to prepare the allied dental student to provide patient education to individuals and groups. The course takes the student through a step by step process regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of dental health education programs. Students complete individual and community patient education projects. This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession of dentistry and allied dental education. Current issues relevant to the practice of dentistry and concepts of general and specialty practice are addressed.