DHYG 1120 - Dental Hygiene:Dental Anatomy/Histology

Institution:

Georgia Highlands College

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Description:

1-3-2. Prerequisite: Admission to professional dental hygiene program This course is designed to help the dental hygiene student understand tooth morphology and related structures, and the relationship of the teeth to one another and to the bones, muscles, nerves and vessels closely associated with the face. Orofacial and dental embryology is also addressed. A brief overview of head and neck anatomy, including bone structure, nerve distribution and vascular supply, is also included. A supervised lab will be used to develop student skills in identification of orofacial and dental anatomy structures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highlands.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-2406

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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