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Dental Hygiene (DENT-HYG) - Dental Morphology And Occlusion
DENT-HYG 3000      Dental Morphology And Occlusion
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge base in dental morphology and occlusion through discussion and laboratory experiences. Students will learn to identify anatomical structures of each tooth and be able to communicate these findings effectively with colleagues and patients in both verbal and written forms. Throughout the course, the clinical application and relevance of dental morphology in the practice of dental hygiene will be emphasized. Special consideration will be given to root morphology as it relates to periodontal instrumentation. Activities will include: identification of extracted teeth, terminology exercises, dental charting experiences and identifying classifications of occlusion.
Faculty: School of Dentistry
Department: Dental Hygiene
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