TAB1150 Oral Health - Dental Morphology, Biology and General Anatomi Course description

The course focuses on the oral biological environment. It imparts knowledge of the biology of the oral cavity and its anatomical structures such as teeth, jaw joints and facial muscles. Dental morphology provides knowledge of the macroscopic anatomy of teeth.

The course looks at the relationship between the anatomical structures of the oral cavity, salivary glands and oral fluids. Through case studies and introductory work processes related to prosthetics, the dental technologist's need for morphological knowledge is introduced. This knowledge is intended to produce an overall understanding of normal conditions in the oral cavity.

Division of credits in the course. Theory 7 and skills training 8. 

The student must have been admitted to the study programme. 

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain the oral cavity’s normal anatomy and function, and has a fundamental knowledge about the most common biological reactions
• name the various developmental stages of human teeth
• explain teeth’s macroscopic anatomy, anatomical variations and dental nomenclature
• describe the individual teeth in the permanent dentition
• explain the structure and function of the jaw joint
• describe the muscles of the head and neck, with emphasis on muscle insertions and function
• explain the structure and function of the oral mucosa, salivary glands and saliva and describe the interaction between the anatomical structures of the oral cavity and oral fluids
• explain the purpose and prerequisites for making impressions and models

Skills

The student can

• make a functional work model and antagonist model to fixed prosthetics in acceptable quality
• make a functional individual dental impression spoon
• make functional plaster models and pertaining bite plates for bite registration of acceptable quality
• recreate a fully anatomical wax crown with adequate recognisable morphology

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, demonstration lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. For parts of the teaching, the flipped classroom method is used in which digital learning resources are made available for the students in advance. Student work comprises written and practical assignments, individually and in groups. In seminars, subject matter can be presented both by students and lecturers for discussion.

The following requirements must be met before the student can take the exam:

• a minimum attendance of 90% in demonstration lectures
• a minimum attendance of 80% in skills training, seminars and group work

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

Part 1) All aids are permitted as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Part 2) All aids are permitted

Part 3) None

Project work is an important part of the programme. Teaching is progress-based, from common basic tasks to independent topics chosen by the students themselves.

Students on the course are required to attend workshops and to actively participate in tuition. The teaching methods used in the course are lectures, seminars, supervision and debates. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves. Students are expected to find relevant reading material in addition to the syllabus, and are encouraged to use the learning centres and the resources available there. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of the students’ work.

Project work is an important part of the programme. Teaching is progress-based, from common basic tasks to independent topics chosen by the students themselves.

Students on the course are required to attend workshops and to actively participate in tuition. The teaching methods used in the course are lectures, seminars, supervision and debates. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves. Students are expected to find relevant reading material in addition to the syllabus, and are encouraged to use the learning centres and the resources available there. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of the students’ work.

15 credits overlap with the course TANN1100 Dental Morphology and Biology,

10 credits overlap with TAB1100 Oral Health - Dental Morphology and

5 credits overlap with TAB1000 Oral Health - Biology and Anatomy.