DLH 1202 — Advanced Orofacial Anatomy
This course is an in-depth review and expansion of concepts covered in , , and . This course covers content such as tooth development and identification, oral histology and embryology of the oral cavity and related tissues, and the study of head and neck anatomy. Information detailed throughout includes osteology of the skull; muscles, nerves, and arteries of the head and neck; salivary glands; distribution patterns of the lymphatic/immune systems relating to the spread of infection related to dentistry; and the anatomy, function/dysfunction, and clinical considerations of the temporomandibular joint. Prerequisite: This course is part of a Limited Admissions Program; registration in this course requires admission to the program.