STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define anatomic directional terms.

 II.     Name the surfaces of the teeth.

 III.    Identify three types of numbering systems. And practice their use.

 IV.     Master the use of the Universal numbering system.

 V.      Discriminate between primary and secondary teeth and anterior and posterior teeth.

 VI.     Use correct terminology in naming teeth

 VII.    Identify the anatomic and clinical parts of a tooth

 VIII.   Identify the tissues that make up a tooth and discuss histological differences between them.

 IX.     Identify tissues of the periodontium and discuss the histological differences between these structures

 X       List the characteristics of a healthy sulcus and gingiva.

 XI.     Discuss some symptoms and implications of periodontal disease.

 XII.    Define the terms; line angle, point angle, contact area, height of contour, embrasure, convex and concave.

 XIII.   Describe the developmental lobes and how they contribute to tooth development in each type of tooth.

 XIV.    Describe the anatomical characteristics of incisors, canines, premolars and molars.

 XV.     Be familiar with anatomic feature unique to each tooth and use them to identify tooth models and pictures.

 XVI.    List the phases of prenatal development and identify basic events in each phase.

 XVII.   Understand the steps to prenatal facial and tooth development and possible negative outcomes.

 XVIII.  List the events in coronal development and eruption of teeth.

 XIX.    Explain the role of teratogens in prenatal development.

 XX      Identify landmarks of the face and oral cavity

 XXI.    Describe the structure of the tongue

 XXII.   Identify select pathological and anomaly conditions of the mouth and teeth.

 XXIII.  List the warning signs of oral cancer.

 XXIV.   Identify the oral manifestations of AIDS

 XXV.    Recognize the signs of inflammation.

 XXVI.   Identify Angle¿s classifications of malocclusion

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Dental Arches

         A.      Arches, quadrants, and sextants

         B.      Types of human dentition and their functions

         C.      Naming teeth and numbering systems

         D.      Dental Charting

 II.     Histology

         A.      Tooth tissues

         B.      Periodontal tissues

         C.      Oral mucous membrane

 III.    Embryology

         A.      Fetal development

         B.      Prenatal facial development

         C.      Tooth development

 IV.     Morphology

         A.      Basic morphology terms

         B.      Anatomic features of anterior teeth.

         C.      Anatomic features of posterior teeth

 V.      Occlusion

         A.      Occlusion terminology

         B.      Angle¿s classifications of malocclusion

         C.      Physiology of occlusion

 VI.     Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

         A.      Structures of the face

         B.      Oral cavity landmarks

         C.      The tongue

 VII.    Oral Pathology

         A.      Basic lesion terminology

         B.      Hard tissue diseases

         C.      Soft tissue pathology

         D.      Oral manifestations of select diseases

         E.      Dental anomalies