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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RDA 1130 Dental Science for the Dental Assistant


Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course examines general anatomy and physiology including structure and function of the cell, body systems, planes and directions, and cavities. Additional topics include head and neck anatomy with emphasis on the cranium, brain, cranial nerves, and vascular support to the head and neck. Embryology and histology and tooth morphology, including the embryonic development of the head, neck, face, oral cavity, and tooth development and their eruption, are included in this course. Oral Pathology examines human diseases, emphasis is placed on the mechanism of pathology, systemic manifestations, and oral diseases significant to oral health care providers.

Prerequisite(s): Program Admission