10508304Dental & General Anatomy
Course Information
Description
Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organization.
    Assessment Strategies
    by labeling a given diagram of the exterior of the human body
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    diagram shows accurate anatomical terminology for the anatomical position
    diagram shows accurate directional terminology for the anatomical position
    responses to questions accurately describe location, structure, and function of body cavities and linings
    responses to questions accurately identify body planes, sections, and regions

  2. Compare primary tissue types of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a classification worksheet
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    worksheet includes all of the significant items to classify
    worksheet is categorized using significant characteristics
    worksheet is correctly sorted into the categories of tissue types
    worksheet is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    worksheet evidences correct terminology for body tissue types

  3. Illustrate the relationship among body systems and functions
    Assessment Strategies
    by responding to case studies illustrating the relationship between body systems and functions
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    case study response illustrates the link between the body system and it's functions
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  4. Identify the anatomical components of the head and neck according to their structure and functions
    Assessment Strategies
    by labeling diagrams or models of any or all head and neck anatomy.
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    identifies the bones of the cranium and face
    identifies 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
    diagrams/models are complete and accurate
    diagrams/models are labeled accurately
    diagrams or models evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  5. Characterize the structures of the oral cavity
    Assessment Strategies
    by labeling a diagram of the oral cavity
    by labeling the structures of the oral cavity on a typodont/model
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    diagram is completed including external and internal oral cavity structures
    typodont/model is labeled including external and internal oral cavity

  6. Classify the types of teeth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a classification worksheet
    by completing diagrams including names, numbers, types and anatomic structures of teeth and dentition by arch, quadrant, anterior/posterior
    by labeling a typodont/model with names, types and anatomic structures of teeth and dentition by arch, quadrant, anterior/posterior
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    classification worksheet includes all of the names of teeth
    classification worksheet includes type and function of teeth
    classification worksheet includes the division into arch, quadrant, anterior and posterior
    classification worksheet includes the numbering system(s) of teeth
    classification worksheet includes tooth surfaces
    classification worksheet evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    diagram is complete and accurate including names, types and anatomic structures of teeth and dentition by arch, quadrant, anterior/posterior
    typodont/model is labeled accurately, including names, types and anatomic structures of teeth and dentition by arch, quadrant, anterior/posterior

  7. Characterize tooth structure
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a worksheet
    by completing a diagram of the tooth structures
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    worksheet is correctly categorized according to tooth structure
    worksheet includes enamel histology
    worksheet includes dentin histology
    worksheet includes cementum histology
    worksheet includes pulp histology
    worksheet includes the external structures of the tooth
    worksheet includes the life-cycle of the teeth (including embryology, eruption, exfoliation)
    worksheet includes dental developmental anomalies
    worksheet includes classes and factors associated with malocclusion
    worksheet includes eruption and exfoliation sequence
    worksheet evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    diagram is completed accurately, including tooth structures and malocclusion

  8. Characterize the supporting structure of the teeth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a worksheet
    by labeling a diagram of the supporting structures of the teeth
    by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)
    Criteria
    worksheet correctly categories the supporting structures of the teeth
    worksheet includes properties of the periodontal ligament
    worksheet includes properties of the alveolar process
    worksheet includes properties of the cementum
    worksheet includes structures of the gingiva and oral mucosa
    worksheet evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    diagram is completed accurately, including supporting structures of the teeth