Dental Anatomy
Course Director: James Newman
Credits: 4
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn / 1
Course Overview
This course continues to introduce students to permanent and primary tooth anatomy. The course compares the classes and types of tooth morphology and examines the influence of tooth anatomy on clinical dental procedures. Emphasis is on the development of manual dexterity, perception, and evaluative skills.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
1. Identify the morphology of selected permanent teeth from both an external perspective and a cross-sectional view.
2. Discuss the relationships between teeth and the supporting structures.
3. Recognize the clinical significance of selected tooth form and contour.
4. Wax teeth with dexterity.
5. Reproduce the morphology of selected permanent teeth from both an external perspective and a cross-sectional view.
6. Demonstrate basic dental laboratory procedures through the manipulation of waxing instruments and Dentoforms.
7. Demonstrate skill when using digital scanners and STL files.
UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-02, C-03, C-09, C-15, C-19, C-20, C-21, CE-02, CE-03, CE-05, CE-07
Date last updated: 2023-09-12