Pharos University
Quality Assurance Center
University/Academy:
Faculty/Institute:
Program:
Pharos
Dentistry
Oral Biology & Embryology
Form no. (10)
1- Course Data
Course Specification
Course Code:
Course Title:
OB321
Oral Biology & Embryology
Academic
Year/Level:
2009 - 2010
Specialization:
No. of Instructional Units:
Lecture
2
Practical
1
Oral Biology
2- Course Aim
- Detailed description of the Biology and Histology of
particular structures of the oral cavity as well as certain
developmental aspects as basic knowledge for future
relevant clinical applications.
- This course also emphasizes the structure and
function of specific orofacial parts that have an
essential role in the masticatory apparatus.
3- Intended Learning Outcome
a- Knowledge and Understanding
- To study the histological structure and function of
soft and hard tissues components of orfacial region
including the oral cavity mucosa with its variation
in different regions, and deeper important structures
namely the salivary glands, the bony structure of
maxilla and mandible as well as their
developmental changes. In addition the student
learns the detailed structure and dynamic changes
of alveolar bone and associated eruption and
shedding mechanisms of teeth during growth and
functioning.
b- Intellectual Skills
c- Professional Skills
d- General Skills
4- Course Content
- To teach the students the concept of relating the
structures anatomy and histology to its role in
masticatory apparatus.
- To learn and understand the basic normal structure
of orofacial tissues as an essential step for future
studying of the pathological changes of the same
tissues.
- To develop the basic scientific knowledge of the
student required to understand it’s significance in
clinical applications.
- To build up practical diagnostic skills during
laboratory sessions concerning the microscopic
study of histological sections of structures taught
during theoretical sessions.
- One of the main important objectives of biological
studies is to build up the basic scientific knowledge
of students particularly those interested in future
advanced studies and research carrier, and to
develop special skills necessary for such students
through the microscopic investigations of different
tissues during practical training sessions as an
essential tool for future researchers.
- Bone structure
- Alveolar bone structure and function
- Oral mucosa structure and function in different parts
of
the oral cavity
- Salivary glands
- Eruption and shedding mechanisms
- Temporomandibular joint.
- Maxillary sinus.
- Growth of maxilla & mandible.
5- Teaching and Learning
Methods
1- Using illustrative power point presentations in lecture
sessions.
2- Using histological sections during laboratory
sessions for microscopic examination of different
tissue parts of the masticatory apparatus.
3- The student learns to draw the histological sections
for better studying and understanding.
4- Using artificial and natural models for better
illustration of specific orofacial parts.
6- Teaching and Learning
Methods for Students
with Special Needs
Concerning the students registered for the faculty of
Dentistry, we strongly recommend that they should first
go through full health examination before their
admission, as accepted students of special needs in such
profession should be very limited to specific health
problems that
would not interfere with the benefits of the patients.
7- Student Assessment:
a- Procedures used:
1- Short questions quiz to assess knowledge and
understanding of specific scientific points.
2- Midterm exam of question types including MCQ,
short and comprehensive question Comprehensive
exam. To assess the level of understanding of the
scientific material as
well as the capability of the student to express such
knowledge in a report like form.
3- Laboratory spotting exam to identify microscopically
histological sections.
4- Find oral exam when external examiners are invited
to participate>
5- Team work seminars presented orally by the students
using data show tools.
6- Drawing book requirement from the students on
tissue sections taught during the course.
b- Schedule:
- Week 7 (quiz)
- Week 11 (mid-term exam, written, practical)
- Week 15 (final exam, written, practical)
Quiz exam
10%
Midterm exam
20%
Participation
20%
Final exam
50%
(10% oral 35% written 5% practical)
Total
100%
c- Weighing of Assessment:
8- List of References:
a- Course Notes
- Drawing notebook for practical sessions.
Oral Biology course note of faculty of Dentistry
Alexandria university
b- Required Books
(Textbooks)
- Oral Development & Histology. JAMES. K.AVERY
(3rd Edition)
- Basic Histology Text, atlas.
LUIZCARLOS JINQUEIRA
JOSE CARNEIRO (International edition) 11th
c
Recommended Books
d- Periodicals, Web Sites, ...,
etc.
- Oral Histology, Development, Structure and Function.
TEN CATE’S (8th edition)
- ORBAN'S Oral histology and embryology
Edited by S.N. Bhaskar (11th Edition)
www.medicine.miowa.edu
www.dentistry.ouhse.edu