Unit Code: DNT509

Unit Name: Oral Biology

Description: This course consists of 2 components. Component A is Oral Biology and Oral Diseases and Component B is Oral Microbiology. Component A - The discipline of oral biology deals with the structure, development and functions of the oral tissues, their interrelationships, and the relation to other organ systems in both health and disease. This course introduces the first year student to the unique environment of the oral cavity, and provides a base of oral biological knowledge for development of skills for clinical courses in the dental curriculum and future dental practice. Component B - This course introduces the first year dental student to the basic concepts and principles of Microbiology and Parasitology, as applied to and of relevance for the future oral health professional. It serves as the basis of infection control which is important to dental practice, as well as infectious diseases that the clinical oral health professional will be sure to encounter during their practice.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Component 1 1. Describe the different anatomical surfaces of the oral cavity 2. Describe the anatomy and histology of hard tissues and soft tissues of the oral cavity 3. Describe in detail the morphology of each tooth in the primary and permanent dentition 4. Describe the anatomy and movements of the temporomandibular joint and the basic principles of occlusion 5. Discuss the stages of orofacial growth and its\' development 6. Describe the formation of tooth, its\' supporting structures as well as developmental tooth anomalies 7. Explain the process of tooth eruption of primary and secondary dentition 8. Explain the anatomy and physiology of salivary glands Component 2 1. Describe the major characteristics of microbes including viruses, bacteria and fungi 2. Describe the principles of disease and epidemiology including the control of microbial growth 3. Describe the principles of immunity, immunization and hypersensitivity 4. Describe the general concepts of antibiotic use and its resistance 5. Describe the association between microbes and dental diseases including infections and communicable diseases

Prerequisite: As per MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2