Chabot College
Fall 2001
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 61
HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY
Catalog Description:
61 - Head And Neck Anatomy
2 units
Embryology of the head, neck and oral cavity; structure and function of the oral cavity and adjacent
structures. Emphasis on clinical recognition of normal structures, the anatomical relationships between
structures, their vascular supply and the regional osteology. Corequisites: Dental Hygiene 69A and 71A. 2
hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Corequisite Skills:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1.
list the seven roles of the dental hygienist and give an example or function of the dental hygienist in
each role;
2.
define Dental Hygiene according to Darby and Walsh;
3.
list the four main processes dental hygienists utilize;
4.
identify three models in dental hygiene care;
5.
differentiate the terms client and patient;
6.
differentiate between the occupational dental hygienist and the professional dental hygienist;
7.
describe ways in which a client's beliefs, attitudes and values can affect his or her oral health
behavior;
8.
describe the development of dental plaque and its relation to dental diseases;
9.
describe the development of a carious lesion;
10.
describe the role of dental plaque in the etiology and pathogenesis of the inflammatory periodontal
diseases and dental caries;
11.
describe the role of fluoride in the prevention of dental caries by listing the principal methods of
receiving fluoride protection and the advantages and disadvantages of each method relative to other
available methods;
12.
demonstrate how the dental hygiene care provider can assist clients with disease prevention and oral
health promotion at various life span stages;
13.
describe the design characteristics of contemporary manual toothbrush models on the market and
discuss the basic necessary characteristics of a good manual toothbrush;
14.
differentiate between the different manual tooth brushing techniques such as the Bass, Stillman's
and Charters' technique. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method;
15.
identify the advantages and disadvantages of various power toothbrushes and indications for their
use;
16.
list the various interdental plaque control devices available for client use. Identify the appropriate
use, the indications and contraindications for these devices;
17.
identify methods for evaluating client oral hygiene practices;
18.
develop and implement an oral health education program on a classmate. Demonstrate techniques
for planning, implementing and evaluating your client's oral health education program. This includes:
a.
assessment of client's oral health needs;
b.
setting of appropriate goals and objectives;
c.
selection of appropriate preventive measures;
d.
identification of criteria for the selection of appropriate client educational materials, methods
and communication techniques;
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implementation of the oral health care program;
documentation of assessments including evaluation of client's performance;
evaluation of client's response to program;
identification of future goals and directions to improve or maintain level of client oral
hygiene practices;
describe and demonstrate methods of sterilization and disinfection for dental
instruments, supplies, equipment and demonstrate maintenance of asepsis for dental hygiene
therapy;
demonstrate appropriate body mechanics and correct positioning options for the patient and
operator during instrumentation;
collect and record data from the patient interview: medical/dental history and
synopsis;
utilizing the medical history and patient interview, collect and document information pertinent to the
patient's medical and dental status;
describe and demonstrate the correct technique for taking vital signs (pulse, respiration, temperature
and blood pressure);
demonstrate and identify the uses for assessment instruments, including the periodontal probe,
explorer, and mouth mirror;
identify normal intraoral and extraoral structures and note any deviations in the treatment record;
demonstrate techniques and proper procedure for performing a thorough periodontal assessment;
describe the uses and limitations of the universal curettes and sickle scalers in scaling and root
planing;
record and describe the appearance of the periodontium;
complete dental hygiene documentation following patient treatment according to clinical guidelines;
demonstrate use of the dental hygiene universal periodontal probe, explorers, curettes and sickle
scalers on a typodont and a student partner;
prepare and record medical and dental histories on all student partners who are seen as patients.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1.
describe the process of embryonic development of the head, neck and oral cavity;
2.
explain the structural relationships of the oral cavity and how they function in a healthy state of
dynamic equilibrium;
3.
describe the functions of tissues of the oral cavity in relation to bodily structure and function;
4.
identify histologically the normal structures of the oral cavity;
5.
identify, using anatomical nomenclature, structures of the head and neck:
a.
osteology;
b.
myology;
c.
angiology;
d.
neurology;
e.
dermatology;
f.
oral cavity and laryngo-pharyngeal region and associated adnexa.
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Review of bone anatomy and physiology
Osteology of the skull
Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Vertebral anatomy of the neck
Muscles of facial expression
Muscles of the neck
Soft palate and pharynx
Arterial supply of head and neck
Venous drainage of head and neck
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Lymphatic drainage of the head and neck
Nervous system: layout of CNS and PNS and ANS
Nervous system: cranial nerves
Embryology of the head, neck, and oral cavity
Clinical anatomy of the oral cavity
Normal skin appearance/histology common abnormalities of skin
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Demonstration
Audiovisual aids
Clinical application
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a.
Ability to recognize clinical normal oral anatomy using CD ROM and slides
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Attendance and participation
b.
Three midterm examinations
c.
Final examination
Textbook(s)(Typical):
Anatomy of Orofacial Structures, Brand and Isselhard, C.V. Mosby, 1998
Special Student Materials:
Dental Hygiene: Head & Neck Anatomy Interactive CD, Marawala, 2000
tms, Disk 20, A:\DH Outlines 2000\DH 61
Revised: 12-1-00