Anatomic Science For The Dental Hygienist II.

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This course will provide a theoretical and practical study of the head, neck, face, and oral cavity. Included are the bones and their landmarks, nerves and their landmarks, arterial blood supply, venous drainage, temporomandibular joint, lymphatics, fascia, spaces and the spread of dental infection. Muscles of the head, neck and masticatory system will also be studied. The lymphatic system, its function, and differences in the lymphatic system in health and disease will be covered. The temporomandibular joint, jaw movements with muscle relationships, and joint disorders will be studied. Fascia, spaces, the infectious process and the spread of dental infections will also be studied. This will enable the student to integrate the knowledge of the spread of dental infection into clinical dental practice. Review of landmarks for the administration of local anesthesia will be covered in depth. The student will gain knowledge into. The student will gain knowledge into the supporting structures of the head and neck and will be able to incorporate knowledge previously acquired in Anatomic Science I for the Dental Hygienist. Completion of this course with a final grade of C+ or better must be achieved in order to advance in the DHY program. Spring. Prerequisites: DHY 106 , DHY 107 , DHY 108 (corequisites).