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Dental Sciences & Oral Health (DEN 105)

Term: 2024-2025 Fall

Faculty

Chanin Hughes
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Office phone:    605-718-3057          

Email:      Chanin.Hughes@WDT.edu                   

Office Hours: 

          Monday           1:00pm- 3:00pm  

          Tuesday          1:00pm- 3:00pm      

          Wednesday      ------------  

          Thursday          -----------         

          Friday              9:00am-10:00am    

Schedule

Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (8/19/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN W 144

Description

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This course will include the survey of human anatomy and physiology, the structure of the head and neck as applied to dental assisting, the function of the maxilla and mandible, processes, foramen, sutures, and major nerve and blood supply. It also provides fundamental instruction of the oral structures as they apply to oral histology, embryology, morphology and dental anatomy. The study of oral health and prevention of dental caries, periodontal disease and other pathologic conditions through patient education in plaque removal, good oral habits, fluoride therapy and nutritional counseling as it relates to oral health will