DENT 141 - Dental Sciences I

• Embryology & Histology: In this course of study, the student learns to describe the prenatal growth and development process of the face, teeth and oral cavity. Students also learn to identify the time table for eruption, shedding dates, and the structure and function of tissues and cells. This course is taught at the in-depth level.
• Oral Anatomy: In this course of study, the student learns the names and locations of the bones in the head and neck regions, the muscles of mastication and facial expression, and the nerves, lymph nodes, and salivary glands and tooth morphology including the shape and function of each tooth, and features of permanent and primary teeth. This course is taught at the in-depth level.
• Head & Neck Anatomy: In this course of study, the student learns the names, functions, and locations of the internal and external landmarks of the oral cavity and face. This course is taught at the familiarity level.