DEHY1424

This course covers the anatomical components and functions of head, neck, teeth, and supporting structures. Emphasis will be on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, venous and masticatory systems. The course includes comparative study of the deciduous and permanent teeth.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Describe the development, form and function of primary and permanent dentitions.

• Classify teeth according to classification, arch, type, function and notation system.
• List the calcification dates and eruption patterns of primary teeth and permanent teeth.
• Identify the parts of a tooth and the landmarks of the crowns and roots.
• Classify occlusion and bite according to the Angle's classification system.
• Identify the TMJ (temporal-mandibular joint) and describe various TMJ disorders.
• Identify the various glandular tissues found in the head, face and neck.
• Identify bones and muscles of the head and neck utilizing diagrams, skulls and models.
• Describe the bony landmarks of the maxilla and mandible as they relate to local anesthetic injection sites.
• Differentiate the various blood vessels to and from the head, neck, and oral structures.
• Identify the major nerve branches of the head, neck, face, and teeth and describe what structures they innervate.
• Describe the muscles of mastication and muscles of facial expression.
• Locate the major lymph nodes of the head, neck, face and teeth.