Head and Neck Anatomy/Teaching Techniques

Catalog description

Basic instruction in the Gross Anatomy of the Head and Neck. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of the anatomy to the various dental disciplines. Such topics include the anatomy and pathology of the TMJ and the distribution of the trigeminal and facial nerves with associated applied anatomy. This course is taught by lecture, laboratory dissection, models, radiographic images (x-rays, MRIs, and CTs), and various multimedia resources. Students are expected to meet with the instructors to complete additional requirements in current clinically relevant topics.