Course Syllabus

Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology
DH 70- Section 0663

Course Description

The study of the dental terminology, tooth morphology, structures of the oral cavity, classification of cavities, and charting conditions of the teeth. Aspects related to dental hygiene care such as root morphology, restorative charting, occlusion, and dental anomalies are emphasized.

CONTACT HOURS:                 

2  hours Lecture and 2 hours Lab                                  

WEEKS:                                 

17.5

DAYS & TIMES:              

Face to Face          Rm #4024 Wednesday 8am-10am

Face to Face Lab Rm #4024 Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

UNITS:                                    

2.5

INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT RATIO

1:24

Instructor Contact

Professor Hellums (Susan) CDA, RDA, RDH, RDHAP, MS

Email: shellums@santarosa.edu

Phone: 707-321-1231

Office Hours:  Wednesday 7:40 am-8, 10:10 am-10:30 (20 minutes prior to class & 20 minutes after class Rm# 4024) & 12:30 pm-1:10 via email

Additional time available upon request via online zoom, email or phone

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply knowledge pertaining to the permanent and primary dentition, tissues of the teeth, dental anomalies, and descriptive terminology to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
  2. Use the knowledge of anatomy and morphology during instrumentation.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Name, describe and locate the anatomy of permanent and primary dentition.
  2. Identify and explain the morphologic differences between the primary and permanent dentition.
  1. List the eruption and exfoliation sequence of primary dentition and the eruption sequence of permanent dentition.
  1. Define the descriptive terminology as related to the maxillary/mandibular arches, teeth, and related structures.
  1. Differentiate anomalies of both permanent and primary dentition.
  2. Demonstrate the Universal, International Standard Organization (ISO) and Palmer systems of tooth identification.
  1. Discuss how root anatomy and morphology determine instrumentation techniques.
  2. Describe the classification of occlusion and recognize early signs of deviation in deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentitions.
  1. Identify the regions of the oral cavity proper, and the head and neck.
  2. Discuss the relationship of periodontal diseases and the support structures.
  3. Analyze and respond to the types of concerns that a parent might ask a dental health professional regarding the importance and function of primary teeth.
  1.  Chart existing restorations, unsound dentition, missing teeth, impacted teeth and dental anomalies and conditions.
  1. Discuss the clinical implications of anomalies, malocclusion, restorations, and oral habits on the dentition.
  1. Perform an extra and intraoral exam using correct palpation techniques.
  2. Chart existing restorations, occlusion, and conditions of the oral cavity.

Topics and Scope

  1.  Overview of Dentition*
  2. Tooth types and functions
  3. Tooth tissues
  4. Tooth surfaces
  5. Two types of dentition
  6. Three life stages of dentition
  7.  Arrangement in the dental arches
  8.  Divisions of the dental arches
  9.  Fundamental and preventive curvatures
  10. Tooth Numbering Systems*
  11.  Universal
  12.  International Standard Organization (ISO)
  13.  Palmer

III. Support Structures*

  1.  Tissues
  2.  Function
  3.  Clinical considerations
  4. Attachment apparatus
  5.  Periodontal diseases
  6. Development, Eruption and Exfoliation*
  7.  Primary dentition
  8.  Permanent dentition
  9. Tooth Anatomy and Identification
  10.  Primary teeth*
  11.  Permanent
  12. Occlusion*
  13.  Angle's Classifications of Malocclusion
  14.  Primary occlusion
  15.  Terminology
  16.  Periodontal considerations associated with occlusal trauma

VII. Dental Anomalies

  1.  Intrinsic and extrinsic factors
  2.  Developmental, hereditary, and congenital
  3.  Types of anomalies

VIII. Dental Charting*

  1.  Black's Classification of Caries
  2.  Common abbreviations
  3.  Recognition of restorations and dental materials
  4.  Charting symbols
  5.  Caries and risk assessment
  6.  Dental charting form
  7. Extra and Intraoral Exam*
  8.  Identification of structures
  9.  Palpation techniques
  10.  Assessment methods
  11. Clinical Considerations*
  12.  Prevention
  13.  Root anatomy
  14.  Tooth morphology
  15.  Malocclusion
  16.  Oral habits
  17.   Instrumentation techniques
  18.  Restorations
  19.  Occlusion

*These items are introduced in lecture, and the related skill is performed in the lab

Class Meetings

Lecture: Wednesday 8am-10am Room #4024 in Race Building on Santa Rosa Campus. 

Lab: Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm Rm #4024 in Race Building on Santa Rosa Campus. 

Assignments will be posted on Canvas weekly. Refer to your Dental Hygiene Manual and Class Syllabus for protocols and guidelines.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.

Textbook

Illustrated Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Fehrenbach, Margaret J. & Popowics, Tracy. Elsevier. 5th Ed. 2020. 

Illustrated Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy Student  Workbook. Fehrenbach, Margaret J. Elsevier. 5th Ed. 2020.                      

SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS:

Dental Hygiene:  Theory and Practice. Elsevier, 5th  Ed. 2019.

Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation, Nield-Gehrig, Jill S.; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 8th Ed. 2016.

You can locate and order textbooks online via Amazon 

Required Software

You will need the following software for this course. [If linking to PDF or Word documents, QuickTime or Flash videos, put in a link to the helper applications in your Syllabus or Getting Started section of your course materials.]

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.

LECTURE MATERIAL  All lecture materials are found on the SRJC website CANVAS

Weekly Power Point presentations are frequently available the morning of the class.

ONLINE MATERIALS:  A CANVAS online site for this class will be utilized for this class. Students are responsible for checking the site daily for announcements and helpful supplemental materials.  Students must also maintain a valid SRJC e-mail address with the College so that communications issued through this site are received.

COMPETENCY AND CURRICULUM MAPPING

Refer to the Competency Statements and Curriculum Mapping found in your Student Clinical Policy Manual to determine the program competency and the level (novice, beginner, competent) you will achieve in this course.

Competencies for this course are predominately found in the Novice level.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

  • Lecture
  • Student participation
  • Group discussions and work
  • Reading assignments and RAE/Homework assignments
  • Group project and presentation

REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING INFORMATION:

  • Written quizzes, homework, Readiness Assessment Evaluations (RAE) , midterm and final examination
  • Laboratory assignments/evaluations, skill demonstrations, midterm and final
  • Clinical point totals and lecture point totals are determined separately
    1. A 75% must be met in each of these categories.
    2. The final course grade will be a compilation of the total of both clinical and lecture points.
  • The final course grade will be based on the Department Grading Scale.

ASSIGNMENTS

Lecture

  1. Reading assignments, (10-20) pages per week
  2. Homework assignments; Student Workbook assignments, RAE – 0 - 5 points each
  3. Quizzes (4-8, 10 – 20 points each), midterm, (100 points) cumulative final (100 points)

Laboratory

1.   Evaluations

  • Skill demonstrations; extra and intraoral exam      
  • Problem solving; teeth anatomical features and identifications, oral cavity and facial landmarks, identifications of restorations, occlusion, eruption and exfoliation sequence

There are 11 lab evaluations, which must be conducted in the SRJC clinic during the scheduled lab time.  Five (5) of the eleven (11) lab evaluations are graded by the instructor (#2, 3, 4, 7, 8).  Ten (10) lab evaluations must be graded (Pass, Fail) by a student peer in scheduled lab.

  1. Homework assignments and RAE
  2. Midterm (100 points) and final (100 points)

Laboratory Exercises

A. Skill demonstrations

  1. Extra and intraoral exam
  2. Recognition of oral cavity structures
  3. Recognition of Angel's' Classification of Malocclusion types and terminology: Overjet, overbite, cross bite, labioverted, linguoverted
  1. Demonstration of three different types of tooth numbering systems
  2. Recognition of tooth types, functions, stages of dentition, primary and permanent dentition, fundamental and preventive curvatures, and anatomical features

  6. Recognition of Black's Classification of Caries

  7. Exfoliation and eruption dates

B. Problem Solving Exercises

  1. Tooth identification including root anatomy to facilitate instrumentation techniques and possible instrument choice
  1. Oral cavity and anatomical landmark identification to adequately perform extra and intraoral exam
  1.  Identification of age determined by eruption and exfoliation dates
  2.  Charting existing restorations, occlusion to perform patient assessment

Lab Evaluations:

Each lab evaluation must be completed to the scoring performance or competency indicated on each evaluation form.  No exceptions. You are expected to practice each task a sufficient number of times to achieve the necessary level of proficiency before completing an instructor evaluation. Each evaluation must be completed to the stated level of proficiency by the date specified.  No lab evaluations can be made-up.  Zero points will be given for any missed lab evaluation. Peer evaluations are an important role in the team concept of this program.  The idea is that the peer evaluator has the responsibility to know the material well enough to perform the requested evaluations and be able to give feedback. Many assignments lend themselves to working in pairs or trios.  This is absolutely necessary for clinical and intra-oral procedures.  Even if you have “checked off” your evaluations, someone else may need you to be a patient.  Mutual cooperation is essential and points will be deducted for non-cooperation or poor team work.

Reading Assignments: It is required that all reading assignments be completed before the beginning of lecture. You are responsible for all information presented in the readings even if this material is not discussed in lecture. Due to the volume of course material, independent study is required. Students must come to class prepared to discuss all reading and RAE/homework assignments. Please make note of anything you do not understand for further clarification in class. Participate, Ask Questions and Be Involved RAE/Homework  Assignments: At the beginning of class I will ask you to hand in your assignment. You must be present and fully participate in the group and class conversation to receive credit for these assignments.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all sessions of the course in which they are enrolled. Students are expected to be prepared to begin lab on time; they must be prepared with the appropriate dress code regulations and with the appropriate materials or equipment. A student may be dropped from the class when that student’s absences exceed 10% of the total hours of class time; no more than 2 lecture sessions or 2 lab sessions. Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual.  Unless state or federal law requires the absence be deemed excused; no instructor shall be required to make a distinction between excused and unexcused absences.

For the safety of the students participating as patients in the lab, students missing lab/clinic time, may be required to write a paper on the material missed to demonstrate their knowledge of these materials/procedures before they will be allowed to proceed with student practice in the clinic.

Late Policy

All assignments are due before class on the due date.

TARDINESS:     Please Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual – Students are expected to be present in the class/clinic/lab at the scheduled beginning time and remain until the end of class/clinic/lab. Quizzes and tests are given at the beginning of class/clinic/lab. If you are tardy to a class/clinic/lab you will have less time to take the scheduled quiz or test.            

The total amount of time tardy or early leaving cannot exceed the 10% attendance maximum. Arriving late for lecture or lab disrupts the instructor and your fellow classmates. Students will not be allowed to enter the class late if it interrupts class instruction, if the door is closed please wait until the instructor opens it at a natural break in the instruction

No late assignments excepted. Consult your instructor of any concerns.

Exams

There will be [a scantron midterm and final] exams. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Quizzes: NO make-up quizzes, Quiz grades will only count if the student is present for the entire class

Examinations/quizzes are not returned to the student – if you would like to review your exam, please plan to make an appointment to meet me in my office for this review. All exams will be kept until 30 days after the end of the semester and then disposed of appropriately. Note: exam review will not be scheduled in the last week of the semester; please plan to request the review of your exam before this time.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Homework and RAE assignments                  50 – 100 points  

Quizzes* (4-8)                                                           100 - 150 points   

NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES

Lecture Midterm                                                     100 points                  

Lecture Final Exam                                                100 points      

Lab evaluations                                                       100-150 points

Lab Midterm                                                             100 points                  

Lab Final Exam                                                        100 points

FINAL COURSE GRADE The final course grade will be based on the Department Grading Scale

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A

 100-93%
B

92-85%

C

 

84-75%

D

 

74-65%

COURSE STANDARDS                       

  • Students must achieve a minimum of 75% in each lab and lecture components of this class. Failure to do so will result in a grade of "D" or lower in the course and failure of the course.
  • Unless otherwise specified, all assignments are expected to be the individual student’s work
  • All laboratory requirements must be demonstrated in the SRJC clinic, no clinical requirements may be performed outside of the clinic or at a time other than when clinic is scheduled.
  • There will be no make-up quizzes or assignments – you must be on time and attend the entire class to be entitled to take the quiz or submit an assignment
  • Any papers/assignments must be professional in presentation – using professional terminology, correct spelling and grammar, computer generated, neat and organized, computer generated, neat and organized.
  • ALL requirements for this course must be met; failing to meet any requirement will result in a failing grade for the course.
  • The best way to learn is through active participation; therefore, we respect others by being on time, listening actively and by being polite even when we disagree with another’s viewpoint.
  • Electronics devices may be beneficial in the classroom and also distracting when they are used inappropriately. The use of any electronic device; computer, pad, phone and/or watch will only be used for direct class enhancement and/or to refer to information that is presented for this subject. Electronic devices (including watches, will not be allowed during testing)
  • Students are expected to attend all class sessions and be prepared to discuss assigned reading and other assignment at a collegiate and professional level.
  • Professional, self-motivated and cooperative behavior is expected.

 INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE

All students are encouraged to seek assistance from the course instructor.  If you have any questions concerning assignments, content, etc, or if a problem arises that warrants instructor help, please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with the lead instructor at your earliest convenience.

GETTING THE HELP THAT YOU NEED IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

REMEDIATION           

Any student achieving less than 75% on a quiz is strongly encouraged to arrange a meeting with the instructor to discuss deficiencies in their grade and arrange potential remediation. 

Practice time and review of models/visuals – the lab will be available for review of models and other visuals on Wednesday at 7:30AM and for 30 minutes immediately following the lecture or by special arrangement with Professor Hellums . Intraoral student practice in the clinics is not allowed without DIRECT faculty supervision with Professor Hellums.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of Zero for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

  • Student Conduct - We will conduct ourselves in a manner which reflects our awareness of common standards of decency and the rights of others. All students are expected to know the Student Conduct Policyand adhere to it in this class. Students who violate the code may be suspended from 2 classes and may be referred to the Conduct Dean for discipline.
  • Academic Integrity - All written work is to be original; plagiarism of any kind will result in a failing grade on that assignment. Students who plagiarize or cheat may be suspended – for one or two class meetings by the instructor – and referred to the Conduct Dean for discipline sanction, in cases of egregious violation. Please seePolicy 3.11 for Academic Integrity .

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

This activity tests your knowledge of plagiarism (not graded): Self-check: Plagiarism

 

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

  • Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
  • Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
  • Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
  • Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
  • Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
  • Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
  • Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

PROFESSIONALISM

Santa Rosa Junior College’s Dental Hygiene Program believes that professionalism is an essential component to the development of a health care provider. Our program strives to nurture and develop strong levels of professional behavior. All dental hygiene students are expected to demonstrate professionalism in behavior, communication, patient privacy and judgment in the dental clinics, classrooms, and clinical rotation sites. All clinical and classroom faculty will offer feedback for this development by formal and informal means.  Repetitive instances of non-professional behavior or speech at any time during matriculation in the program will not be tolerated and may result in program dismissal.  

A review of expectations and criteria for Professionalism is found in the Student Handbook 

 

PARTICIPATION AS A STUDENT PARTNER

The dental health care provider is expected to demonstrate empathy in all interactions whether considering peers, patients, faculty or staff. Further the dental hygiene and assisting student must demonstrate respect for and complement the roles of other professionals. Understanding that dentistry is a collaborative effort, the dental health care student must be able to effectively work as a member of a healthcare delivery team. 

Gaining clinical proficiency requires preclinical as well as clinical practice. Preclinical practice is usually accomplished by using manikins and any student partner.

The District does not allow discrimination (District Policy and Procedure 2.7).

ALL students are expected to cooperate and participate fully by working with any student in the programs as both a patient and an operator during preclinical and clinical practice.

 

LAB MONITOR

Supervision of lab closing duties will be assigned to each student at the end of the lab. This is a part of the class assignment and must be completed before leaving the lab. The lab duties may include organizing and cleaning of the lab/restorative/dental hygiene clinic, sterilization of instruments or other duties as dictated by the lab activities. 

The lab monitor will assign the cleaning/closing duties to each student and as part of their supervision and will be ultimately responsible for the completion of these duties.

 

DRESS CODE

Lab Attire

Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information

 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information to determine the assurances designed to ensure that the dental programs adhere to the standards of care set by the profession.

HIPAA STATEMENT

As a student at SRJC Dental Hygiene program, you have a legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard the privacy of all patients and protect confidentiality and security of all health information.  Protecting the confidentiality of patient information means protecting it from unauthorized use or disclosure in any format oral, FAX, written or electronic.  Patient confidentiality is a central obligation of patient care.  Any breaches in patient confidentiality or privacy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the program.

DENTAL HYGIENE MANUAL AGREEMENT

It is the responsibility of all students enrolled in the dental hygiene program to read and comply with all polices found in the Dental Hygiene Manual. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

DISABILITY RESOURCE DEPARTMENT    

Any student with a disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychological, visual, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange accommodations must contact the instructor and Disability Resources Department the first week of the semester. All testing arrangements must be made two weeks prior to the exams. Students receiving DRD accommodations are responsible for following the DRD accommodation guidelines set by the DRD program. Please work closely with your DRD counselor.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN:    Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information. Once outside the building, please proceed to the front of the Race Building toward Elliot Ave. and gather in the plaza identified as Evacuation Assembly Area. 

COURSE ETHICS:  Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information.

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES:   Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information.

DISMISSAL POLICY:    Refer to the Dental Hygiene Manual for this information.

**AGREEMENT WITH STUDENTS

This syllabus is an agreement, continued registration in this course means that you agree to the policies and procedures outlined in this syllabus.  The syllabus/CANVAS is intended to give the student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise.

Revised Fall 2020/ Hellums