DOH134 Oral Anatomy & Histology (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Dentistry and Oral Health (DENOH)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This subject is a two session subject within the broad area of oral health science. In particular the subject deals with the structure and function of oral hard and soft tissues and introduces the oral microbial ecosystem. The subject introduces the human dentitions and teeth in the contexts of form and function in relation to society, comparative anatomy and hominid-primate craniofacial characteristics. Generic tooth and tooth tissue structure, tooth calcification, emergence-eruption, dental embryology and the structure and function of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands and the temporomandibular joint are dealt with in detail.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Orange
Session 2
Internal	Orange

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DOH134

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Bachelor of Dental Science students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

# be able to use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately;

# be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the biology of the human body as it relates to dentistry;

# be able to identify various body systems, including those of the oral region and their role in normal function;

# be able to discuss craniofacial osteology and teeth in the contexts of comparative anatomy and hominid-primate craniofacial anatomy;

# be able to demonstrate an understanding of craniofacial osteology

# be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the form and function of the human deciduous and permanent dentitions.

# be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the form and function of teeth;

# be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the embryology of teeth and the dental tissues;

# be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of tooth tissue structure;

# be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the structure and fucntions of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands and the temporamandibular joint;

# be able to demonstrate correct health and safety practices in a biomedical science laboratory.

# be able to demonstrate an appreciation for the role of scientific research and reasoning in the context of problem solving in the oral and biomedical sciences.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

# Teeth and society

# Comparative craniofacial osteology and dental anatomy

# The human dentitions

# Tooth calcification, emergence and eruption and their significance

# Introductory craniofacial osteology

# The embryology of teeth and the dental tissues including the periodontal tissues

# The structure an dfunction of the calcified and noncalcified dental tissues

# The structure and function of the oral mucosa

# The structure and function of the salivary glands

# The structure and function of the temporomandibular joint

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