DHYG 1201 - Orofacial Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

2 Credits (1 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) The histology and embryology of oral tissues, gross anatomy of the head and neck, tooth morphology and individual tooth identification. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program; Corequisite: BIOL 2402; DHYG 1431; DHYG 1304 and DHYG 1203
Course Outcomes
1 - Identify the histological and embryological development of the orofacial structures.
2 - Label the major structures of the head and neck.
3 - Compare and contrast various teeth including the crown and root morphology.