Dental Anatomy/Histology

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This course is designed to help the dental hygiene student understand tooth morphology and related structures, and the relationship of the teeth to one another and to the b ones, muscles, nerves and vessels closely associated with the face. Orofacial and dental embryology is also addressed. A brief overview of head and neck anatomy, including bone structure, nerve distribution and vascular supply, is also included. A supervised lab will be used to develop student skills in identification of orofacial and dental anatomy structures.