DENT 145 - Dental Sciences II

• Anatomy & Physiology: In this course of study, the student learns the functions and locations of the major body systems including the skeletal, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, muscular, respiratory, and skeletal systems. The student also learns body planes, directional terms, composition of bone, and types of joints. This segment is taught at the familiarity level.
• Oral Pathology: In this course of study, the student learns to define and identify types of oral lesions, warning signs, how to prevent, and prognosis of cancers, categories of diagnostic information, and to identify lesions. Students learn to describe conditions and disorders that affect the oral cavity. Students also learn to recognize abnormal conditions and identify pathological conditions, and how these conditions could affect the health of the patient. This segment is taught at the familiarity level.
• Pharmacology & Therapeutics: In this course of study, the student learns the principles of pharmacology, terminology related to drugs and drug use, and to identify the routes of administration. Students learn the classification of drugs, types of drugs, drug reference materials, and parts and use of prescriptions. Drug addictions including opioids and other substances will be discussed. This segment is taught at the familiarity level.