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Effective Term:
Winter 2025

Course Number:
DA 142
Course Title:
Dental Sciences II
Credit Hours:
1.5
Lecture Hours:
15
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers a specialized study of the structures in the head and neck with an emphasis on the oral cavity, anesthesia, and a review of diseases that manifest in the oral cavity.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Label and define structures of general human anatomy and identify their physiological functions. 
  2. Identify the bones and muscles of the head and neck. 
  3. Locate various structures related to the blood, nerve, and lymph supply to the head and neck. 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Quizzes

  • Assignments

  • Midterm

  • Final

  • Textbook and classroom assignments

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  1. Describe the basic structure and function of the nervous system as it relates to the administration of dental anesthetic in the dental office.
  2. Locate and identify the major bones of the head and face.
  3. Describe the relationship of bone structure and composition to dental conditions such as malocclusion.
  4. Describe the muscles of facial expression and mastication and explain the actions of each.
  5. Identify the temporomandibular joint and describe its function and dysfunction.
  6. List the major salivary glands and describe the consequences of dysfunction.
  7. Describe the histological and anatomical features of the tongue and explain the process of deglutition.
  8. Trace the blood flow from the heart to the oro-facial structures identifying major blood vessels.
  9. Review of diseases that manifest in the mouth.