DHYG 3035 - Oral Anatomy and Histology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

In this course, the student will study the histology and anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is on location, function, nomenclature and clinical considerations of normal anatomy and variations. In addition, the course will include an understanding of embryologic development and development defects with a focus on oral hard and soft tissues. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $235 charged per credit hour. This is a Hybrid Course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and differentiate the function of the bones, muscles and structures, including glands, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the head, neck and oral cavity. 2. Differentiate location and connections of potential spaces of head and neck. 3. Organize and order the development of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck and oral cavity. 4. Organize the embryological steps of the development of the head and neck. 5. Integrate the knowledge of histology and embryology of the orofacial tissues and the resulting pathology that may occur. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2020 09/01/2013 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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