Dental Science
Student’s Name _________________________________________________________
School _______________________ Instructor _________________________________
Course Title: Dental Science
WVEIS Code 0746
Course Description: Within this course, the Dental Science student will focus upon
general dental anatomy and physiology along with corresponding pathology. During the
review of pathology, students will examine the management of pain and anxiety in the
dental client and related pharmacological agents used in the dental office. Current
technology will be utilized to master course standards. Students are provided the
opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
Level of Competence:
1 – No mastery
2 – Limited mastery; constant supervision needed
3 – Average or good mastery; some supervision needed
4 – Almost complete mastery; little supervision needed
5 – Complete mastery; no supervision needed
Level of
Competence
Content Standards and Objectives
1
Embryology and Histology
Identify the terms and times of the three
prenatal phases of pregnancy.
Describe the development of the human face
and changes during the zygote and embryo
phases.
Describe the life cycle of a tooth and identify
the stages of development.
Tooth Morphology
Identify the dental arches and quadrants
using correct terminology.
List the primary and permanent teeth by
name and location.
Describe each deciduous and permanent
tooth according to location, function and
position.
Locate and label the permanent teeth and
deciduous teeth on an unlabeled drawing.
Bones in the Head
List and identify the bones of the cranium.
Locate each landmark on an unlabeled
drawing.
List and identify the bones of the face.
Locate each landmark on an unlabeled
drawing.
List and identify the parts and functions of the
temporomandibular joint.
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4
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5
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Levels of
Competence
Content Standards and Objectives
Date
1
Muscles of the Head and Neck
Describe the muscles of mastication.
Explain the muscles of facial expression.
Describe the muscles of the tongue and their
function.
Describe the muscles of the floor of the
mouth and their function.
Identify the muscles of the soft palate and
their function.
Describe the muscles of the neck and their
functions.
Locate and label muscles of the head and
neck on an unlabeled drawing.
Nerves of the Neck
Identify and describe the functions of the
cranial nerves that innervate the face and
oral cavity.
Identify and describe the nerves of the
maxillary branch.
Identify and describe the nerves of the
mandibular branch.
Locate and label nerves of the head and
neck on an unlabeled drawing.
Circulation of the Head and Neck
Identify and describe the functions of the
arteries of the face, neck and oral cavity.
Identify and describe the functions of the
veins of the face.
Locate and label the arteries of the head,
neck and oral cavity on an unlabeled
drawing.
Locate and label the veins of the head, neck
and oral cavity on an unlabeled drawing.
Oral Anatomy
Identify landmarks of the oral cavity and
describe their functions.
Label a drawing of all landmarks of the oral
cavity.
Describe and identify the parts, tissues and
functions of each tooth.
Identify and describe the functions of the
supporting structures of the tooth.
Name the deciduous and permanent teeth
and list the approximate age of eruption.
Identify and describe the surfaces of each
tooth and corresponding locations.
Describe the abbreviation used for the
surfaces of each tooth.
Label deciduous and permanent teeth using
the universal numbering system.
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3
4
5
Comments
Level of
Competence
Content Standards and Objectives
Date
1
Landmarks of the Oral Cavity
List and identify the landmarks of the oral
cavity and their functions.
Locate each landmark on an unlabeled
drawing.
Pathology
Identify factors involved in disease
production.
Describe the inflammatory process and the
cardinal signs indicating inflammation.
Define the etiology, incidence and disease
process of dental caries and periodontal
disease.
Associate tissue characteristics with
diseases of the oral cavity.
Differentiate between benign and malignant
neoplasma.
Pharmacology
Identify various sources of dental related
drugs.
Identify classification of drugs and describe
their indications and contraindications.
Identify preferred routes of administrations of
drugs.
Management of Pain and Anxiety
Describe methods used to manage the pain
and anxiety related to dental procedures.
Explain different types of topical anesthetics
and their placements.
Describe types of local anesthetics.
List the steps in the preparation of local
anesthetic administration.
Identify the injection sites for the maxillary
and mandibular arches.
Identify supplemental techniques to
administer anesthetics.
Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the care
of the dental patient.
Identify the responsibility of the assistant in
the administration of nitrous oxide.
Dental Charting
Explain the purpose of patient teeth charting
in dental offices.
Identify charting techniques that use symbols
to represent conditions present in the oral
cavity.
List and explain the systems used for
charting the permanent and deciduous
dentitions.
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3
4
5
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Level of
Competence
Content Standards and Objectives
Date
1
Define G.V. Black’s classifications of cavity
preparations.
List common abbreviations used to identify
simple, compound and complex cavities.
Describe basic terminology used in
dental charting.
Explain color indicators and identify charting
symbols.
Technology
Research the options and various
Computerized Dental Office Programs
utilizing the Internet.
Integrate the use of Dental Software
Programs.
Describe examples of ways in which
computers are used in the dental office.
Explain why ergonomics are important at a
computer workstation.
Review On Line supply ordering/inventory
systems.
Student Organizations
Participate in Health Occupations Students of
America (HOSA) or SkillsUSA/Vocational
Industrial Clubs of America
(SkillsUSA/VICA).
Research the American Dental Assistants
Association (ADAA) or National Association
of Dental Assistants (NADA) as option for
state/local membership.
Apply parliamentary procedure in
organizational meetings.
Demonstrate team membership skill, such as
cooperation and leadership.
Take part in local, state and national dental
health care and education projects.
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5
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