Lab work includes application of diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic procedures. First semester DEH courses Introduces the basics of clinical care in a laboratory setting. Students practice on manikins, fellow students and patients from the community.
Emphasis is on fundamental instrumentation and patient examination skills.
Explores the microscopic origin and structures of the body with special emphasis on the tissues of the teeth, face and oral cavity. Covers basic building blocks of the cell, including complex tissues and their arrangement. Introduces basic concepts of radiation physics, radiation biology and protection, radiograph exposure, processing quality assurance, and radiographic appearance of normal anatomic landmarks, anomalies and pathologies. Introduces the anatomy of the head and neck with special emphasis on the mouth and oral cavity. Emphasizes surface anatomy, landmarks and the use of descriptive terms.