DENH 185 Oral Pathology*

This course includes lecture and study activities on the nomenclature of Dental Pathology. Topics include general appearance and definitions of lesions, clinical features of neoplasm's and oral manifestations of a spectrum of diseases. Students will apply and develop skills in differential diagnosis and documentation of lesions/conditions using case studies.

Credits

3 Credits

DENH 185Oral Pathology*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes lecture and study activities on the nomenclature of Dental Pathology. Topics include general appearance and definitions of lesions, clinical features of neoplasm's and oral manifestations of a spectrum of diseases. Students will apply and develop skills in differential diagnosis and documentation of lesions/conditions using case studies.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor
• Describe the difference between passive and active immunity
• List examples of opportunistic infections that can occur in the oral cavity
• State three factors that have been implicated in the cause of temporomandibular disorders
• Name the eight diagnostic categories and give an example of a lesion, anomaly, or condition for which this category greatly contributes to the definitive diagnosis.
• Define each of the terms in the vocabulary list for each chapter
• Review the embryonic development of the face, oral cavity, and teeth
• State and Describe Muscles of Mastication and relationship with attrition, abrasion, erosion, and bruxism
• Using the cells involved, describe the difference between antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies