DH 110 - Head, Neck and Oral Anatomy

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to dental terminology, morphology and functional characteristics of teeth and occlusion will be presented. The embryologic development of the teeth and orofacial structures as well as the histogenesis, structure and function of dental tissues are studied. Individual tooth development and eruption patterns of primary and permanent teeth are compared. A detailed study of the bones, muscles, nerves, vascular supply and specialized tissues of the head and neck will be presented. Application to clinical dental hygiene is stressed. Minimum passing grade is “C-.”
Corequisites: All required first-semester courses in the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
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