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DST 117 Oral Anatomy & Oral Physiology

ND1 levelMedical & Health Sciences12 topics

DST 117 covers 12 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Structure and types of teeth
  2. Supporting structures of the teeth
  3. Surface anatomy of head and neck
  4. Anatomical relationships of tooth tissues
  5. Blood and nerve supply of head and neck
  6. Oral mucous membrane and oral tissues
  7. Major salivary glands
  8. Mastication and chewing
  9. Masticatory apparatus
  10. Tooth eruption
  11. Microorganisms in oral health
  12. Oral diseases: types, causes, treatment and prevention

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One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Structure and types of teeth

Mastering the structure and types of teeth is essential for recognising their morphology, function and clinical relevance. Understanding the differences between incisors, canines, premolars, molars and the special features of primary versus permanent dentition enables accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in oral health exams.

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