OVERVIEW

Dental Anatomy: A Review is organized by The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

Accreditation:
CE Credits: 2

Original Release Date: 2013
Review Date: 2018
?Expiration Date: 2021

Course Description:
It is important for the dental team to know the appearance of normal anatomy of the face and oral cavity. This knowledge provides a sound basis for identifying abnormal conditions. The dentist holds sole responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of the patient, however, the entire dental team should always be alert for abnormal conditions in all patients’ oral cavities. There are, of course, wide variations of what can be considered normal, but with careful attention to detail the dental team will gain confidence and become more adept at identifying conditions that may require further attention.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
•Identify and describe the appearance of the normal anatomic structures of the face and oral cavity.
•Identify and describe the following: types of teeth and their functions, the divisions of a tooth, the tissues of a tooth, the surfaces of a tooth, and the anatomical landmarks of teeth.
•Discuss the importance of occlusion and describe the classifications of occlusion.
•Describe the two dentitions and the types of teeth in each dentition.
•DIscuss the importance of the primary teeth.
•Identify and describe the components of the periodontium, and discuss the importance of the periodontium.

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