DHYG-118 Oral Histology & Embryology

Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Coordinator’s signature required to register in this course.
This course includes an overview of embryological development of the head and neck and microscopic anatomy of tissue of the oral cavity.

Course Outcomes

Identify the development and structure of cells tissues and organs of the head and neck region.
Describe the structures and functions of cells, tissues and organs of the head and neck region.
Describe the development of the oral facial region.
Describe the development of the face and palate.
Identify the development process of the teeth.
Describe the properties and structure of enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp.
Describe the organization of the cells and list the functions of the periodontal ligament.
Describe the structure and function of the alveolar process and cementum.