DOH110 Oral Health Sciences 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Dentistry and Oral Health (DENOH)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This is an introductory course that begins the study of human bioscience and Oral Biology. This subject establishes the foundational knowledge needed in oral anatomy, histology and embryologic development. Crown and root anatomy, morphology and clinical characteristics will be examined in detail. Students will identify and differentiate oral structures. The subject is focused on the healthy development of the oral cavity at this stage of study so the student acquires sound foundational knowledge needed to distinguish health from disease and provide optimal oral health care as an oral health care practitioner.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Holmesglen |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Holmesglen |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DOH110
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Year 12 biology and chemistry.
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) course.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the basic embryological processes that lead to the development of the oral region;
- be able to describe the characteristics of the major groups of oral microorganisms and explain the initial growth and spread of microorganisms
- be able to identify and describe the functional anatomy of blood vessels, nerves, skin and associated structures of the oral region, including the tongue;
- be able to describe the human body using appropriate anatomical terminology;
- be able to apply correct anatomical terminology to describe structures of the head and neck
- be able to identify normal head and anatomy and physiology.
- be able to arrange in order and expound on the stages of tooth development including initiation, bud, cap, bell, apposition and maturation.
- be able to state the eruption dates and dates of evidence of calcification of both the primary and permanent dentitions.
- be able to assess the relationship of morphologic form to function stability of the human dentition.
- be able to document the three embryonic layers and describe their origin and future systemic tissue.
- be able to breakdown the embryonic development of the face, including the embryonic structure, origin and future tissue.
- be able to compare and contrast the four hard dental tissues (enamel, dentin, cementum and alveolar bone).
- be able to compare and contrast all four gingival fibers, their origin and insertion, and function.
- be able to differentiate all five dentoalveolar fibers, their origin and insertion, and function.
- be able to apply acquired knowledge concerning Oral Histology and Embryology during clinical settings and treatment to all populations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- MICROBIOLOGY
- * Major classes of oral microorganisms
- * Control of oral microbial growth
- * Control of the spread of infections
- DENTAL EMBRYOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND ANATOMY
- Overview of prenatal development
- * development of the face and neck
- * development of oral facial structures
- * tooth development and eruption
- HISTOLOGY
- * How tissues develop, differentiation of various types of tissues (oral mucosa, gingival/dental tissues, enamel, dentin, pulp. Periodontium, Cementum, Alveolar bone, Periodontal ligament
- DENTAL ANATOMY
- * Eruption and tooth morphology
- * HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY
- Clinical applications (anatomical terminology)
- skeletal system, muscular system, TMJ, vascular system, glandular system, nervous system, lymphatic system.
Specialised Resources
The use of anatomical models and teaching lab enviroment at the Wagga Wagga CSU campus.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.