Oral Anatomy

Catalog description

Oral Anatomy introduces dental hygiene students to the macroscopic and microscopic structures of the teeth, oral cavity, and associated perioral anatomy. The course includes the identification and classification of primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions, as well as anatomical variations and occlusal relationships. Students learn techniques for oral inspection, documentation, and dental charting. The course also introduces the dental caries process and foundational histologic features of oral tissues.