The role of micro organisms in health and disease. Sterilisation, disinfection and chemotherapy used to control micro organisms. Infection control procedures for the dental clinic. Development, growth, eruption and exfoliation of teeth. Microscopic structure of the oral tissues oral mucous membrane, gingiva, palate, lip, cheek and tongue.
Teeth enamel, dentine, cementum and pulp.
Supporting tissues periodontal ligament and alveolar processes. Salivary glands major and minor. Oral physiology including saliva, gingival fluid and calcium metabolism. Bacteriology of dental plaque, dental caries and periodontal disease. Microorganisms involved in pulp and periapical pathology.