ORAL HEALTH SCIENCE A
ORH1OHA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to dental anatomy, including the human deciduous and permanent dentitions, tooth histology and the tooth nomenclatures used in clinical practice. The anatomy of the oral cavity will also be covered: the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, the temporomandibular joint and the periodontal structures. Basic anatomy of the head and neck will also be introduced: the nerve supply, the blood supply, osteology of the skull and the muscles which move the jaw and the face. There will a series of lectures on basic embryology of the orofacial region, including how teeth form.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jeremy Graham
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: ORH1CPA
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Anatomy of orofacial structures | Recommended | Brand Isselhard | 7TH EDN, MOSBY |
| Readings | Oral histology: development and structure | Recommended | Ten Cate AR | 7TH EDN, MOSBY |