Title

DNHY1118 - Oral Pathology

Description

Description

This course covers the study of general processes as well as oral disease processes. Special emphasis is placed on clinical and radiographic recognition of pathology of the oral cavity.
API ID

Credits

2 (2/0/0)

Prerequisites

  • Accepted into the dental hygiene program and successful completion of Principles I, II, III; Head and Neck Anatomy; and Oral Histology and Embryology

Competencies

  1. Describe categories of oral disease.
  2. Explain diagnostic processes.
  3. Explain body's defense mechanism.
  4. Explain developmental abnormalities versus infections or traumatic injuries.
  5. Identify relationship of oral pathology and systemic influence.
  6. Recognize severity of disease categories.
  7. Differentiate treatment modalities for disease categories.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course

Dental Hygiene
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Dental Hygiene program provides knowledge and skills to perform critical dental services that detect, prevent and treat diseases of the...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
88