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Distinguish the morphology of teeth (permanent and deciduous)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify divisions of tooth into thirds, line and point angles
identify distinguishing characteristics of all permanent as permanent vs. primary, maxillary vs mandibular, right vs. left and tooth type
identify the root characteristics of each tooth by tooth number/name and surface
identify the preventive form/function of the dental morphology
identify deviations in preventive form characteristics
identify the teeth expected/not expected to be present in a child/adolescent at any given age
distinguish between anterior centrals, lateral and canines, including left and right
distinguish between maxillary 1st and 2nd premolars
distinguish between mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars
distinguish between maxillary 1st, 2nd and 3rd molars
distinguish between mandibular 1st, 2nd and 3rd molars
distinguish teeth as permanent or primary maxillary 1st or 2nd molars
distinguish teeth as permanent or primary mandibular 1st or 2nd molars
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Classify normal occlusion and malocclusion relationships
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
classify occlusion and facial profiles according to Angle's Classification
classify individual and groups of teeth in malalignment/malocclusion
identify occlusion features of primary dentitions
follow safety and infection control protocol when working with a fellow student
differentiate normal from abnormal swallowing
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Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy development/eruption
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe where each represents a normal sequence of events in tooth development
identify normal dominating physiologic processes at each stage of development
identify the components of the tooth germ and reduced enamel epithelium and their products
illustrate normal tooth tissue development
illustrate normal root formation
identify causes of resorption of primary roots
illustrate normal age of development teeth
determine if the correct teeth are present for the age of the patient
determine any anatomical abnormalities represented in a scenario with patterns of tooth development and eruption
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Translate terminology related to head and neck anatomy
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
determine the meaning of the root-words of terms that describe head and neck anatomy
detect signs that indicate a built-up word
recognize combining forms
determine the meaning of the prefixes
determine the meaning of the suffixes
identify context clues
correctly pronounce terms that describe head and neck anatomy
use and interpret terms that describe head and neck anatomy
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Differentiate tooth histology by examining tooth tissues
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the clinical significance of the density of crystals in enamel and dentin in given examples
identify the clinical significance of the arrangement and direction of the enamel rods in given examples
detect the cause of tooth sensitivity in given examples
explain changes in dentin and pulp that are most likely due to age in given examples
explain the clinical significance of changes in dentin and pulp in given examples
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Distinguish normal intra and extra oral structures of head and neck
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify anatomic structures
point out any abnormalities
distinguish descriptions of gingiva as healthy or not healthy
exhibit correct grammar, punctuation, use of medical/dental terminology, and spelling
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Correlate the location and drainage patterns of the lymphatics of the head and neck to the clinical implications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
show the drainage patterns of the following lymphatic node groups from their locations to the venous system; Waldeyer's ring, preauricular, submandibular, submental, superior and inferior deep cervical
explain how areas of the head and neck drain into each node group
explain the role lymphatic drainage plays in the spread of infection and oral cancer
identify clinical implications for preventing, arresting, or minimizing the spread of infection and oral cancer
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Identify the clinical significance of osteology landmarks
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
label osteology landmarks correctly
explain the clinical significance of the osteology landmarks
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Illustrate the relationship between the anatomy and function of the tissues of the periodontium
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the fibers of the periodontal ligament
identify the location, name, and function of fibers of the periodontal ligament
identify the location, name, composition, and function of the cementum and periodontal ligament
explain how the periodontal ligament responds to occlusal stress, loss of function and local acute destruction
indicate the amount of clinical attachment level present
accurately identify the location of the zone of attached gingiva
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Show how the muscles of the head and neck create movement and expressions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
correctly label muscles
describe the action of each of the muscles of facial expression, neck, tongue and soft palate
note the origin, insertion and action of each muscle of mastication
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Identify the histology, anatomy, movement, and disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the components of the TMJ including the histological tissue
identify the type of cartilage present in a growing condyle
describe the demonstrated TMJ movement (opening/closing hinge, glide bennet's) and the muscles creating that movement
identify subluxation, disc derangement and overclosure, including symptoms associated with TMJ dysfunction
distinguish between descriptions of unilateral and bilateral complete and partial ankylosis of the TMJ
identify descriptions of centric occlusion, centric relation and rest positions of the TMJ
identify atrophied, hypertrophied or tender muscles during TMJ subluxation, disc derangement, ankylosis, bruxism and overclosure
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Correlate the arterial and venous circulation of head and neck and dental structures to clinical implications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
show the divisions of the common carotid artery
identify the eight major branches of the external carotid artery and what each supplies
identify the arterial and venous circulation for each tooth and associated periodontium, including the flow from and back to the heart
identify the areas supplied by the facial artery
identify venous drainage of deep and superficial structures of the head and neck
identify areas of anastomosis
trace potential routes of cavernous sinus infection
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Correlate the innervation of the head, neck, and dental structures to clinical implications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the V, VII, IX and XII cranial nerves from their origin in the brain, cranium exit point including function and name
identify the 3 divisions of the Trigeminal nerve and its ganglion and areas of innervation
identify the nerves for the teeth and associated periodontium
identify the nerves to be anesthetized
identify anatomical considerations for local anesthetic
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Compare the normal and abnormal development of facial structures
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
determine the sequence of the development of the maxilla, lips, mandible, hard and soft palate, nasal septum, and tongue in sequence from developmental sources
predict the ages of completion of the upper lip, tongue, critical fusion times for the primary palate
identify points and ages where cleft lip, cleft palate, bifid tongue, oblique facial cleft, bifid uvula can develop
explain functional impairments of cleft lip, cleft palate, bifid tongue
identify which teeth may be affected by stated locations of a cleft palate
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Illustrate the normal histological characteristics of mucous membranes to their clinical characteristics and functions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify layers and histological features
identify where this type of oral mucosa is found and what category of mucous membrane it is
summarize the functions of each layer
examine how cells and tissue layers are held together
explain the rate of oral cavity tissue renewal
identify location, clinical appearance, or histological features of taste buds
identify histological features of membrane tissues
identify categories of mucous membranes in oral mucosa