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Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organization.
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
use accurate anatomical terminology for the anatomical position
use accurate directional terminology for the anatomical position
accurately describe location, structure, and function of body cavities and linings
accurately identify body planes, sections, and regions
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Compare primary tissue types of the body
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
include all of the significant items to classify
categorize using significant characteristics
correctly categorize tissue types
use correct terminology for body tissue types
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Illustrate the relationship among body systems and functions
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
link the body system and its function
describe the pathologies associated with each body system
identify the main components of each body system
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Identify the anatomical components of the head and neck according to their structure and functions
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify the bones of the cranium and face
identify the major muscles of head and neck
trace the routes of the blood from the heart to the teeth and back to the heart
identify and locate major salivary glands
identify and locate the divisions of the trigeminal and facial nerves
identify the bones and landmarks that make up the temporomandibular joint
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Characterize the structures of the oral cavity
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify external oral cavity structures
identify internal oral cavity structures
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Classify the types of teeth
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify all of the names of teeth
describe the type and function of teeth
divide the dentition into arch, quadrant, anterior and posterior
use different numbering system(s) of teeth
locate tooth surfaces
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Characterize tooth structure
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
differentiate among tooth structures
describe enamel histology
describe dentin histology
describe cementum histology
describe pulp histology
describe the external structures of the tooth
explain life-cycle of the teeth (including embryology, eruption, exfoliation)
describe dental developmental anomalies
identify classes and factors associated with malocclusion
explain eruption and exfoliation sequence
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Identify classes and factors of occlusion
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
describe the factors that impact occlusion
identify classifications of occlusion
identify horizontal and vertical relationships of the dentition
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Characterize the supporting structure of the teeth
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify the supporting structures of the teeth
describe properties of the periodontal ligament
describe properties of the alveolar process
describe properties of the cementum
describe structures of the gingiva and oral mucosa
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Relate oral pathologies to dental health and treatment
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
explain how oral pathology impacts treatment
describe common pathologies
differentiate healthy tissue from unhealthy tissue
describe the types of oral lesions