DEA 253 - Dental Science I

1. Summarize basic cell anatomy and function
   1. Explain major cell functions
   2. Describe the basic differences between animal and non-animal cell anatomy
   3. Relate the mechanisms of transport across cell membranes
2. Identify the pioneers of microbiology
   1. Match the pioneers to their contributions
   2. Recognize historical chronologically 
3. Explain the mechanisms of immunity
   1. List the portals of entry into the human body
   2. Recognize the anatomical structures that defend the body from disease
   3. Define the different types of immunity
   4. List the various forms of vaccination
4. Recognize pathological organisms
   1. Distinguish between bacteria and viruses
   2. Explain how cellular reproduction is affected by pathological organisms
   3. Recognize congenital defects and diseases
   4. Identify malignant diseases
5. Examine appropriate methods of asepsis in the dental office
   1. Define the different methods of asepsis
   2. List the advantages and disadvantages of each method
   3. Determine the effectiveness of each asepsis technique
6. Compare the different systems of the human body.
   1. Recall the functions of the human body systems
   2. Recognize anatomic features of each body system
7. Classify anatomical relations of the body
   1. Understand body planes
   2. Identify the body divisions
8. Distinguish the body’s mechanisms of healing
   1. Summarize the inflammatory response
   2. Explain between primary and secondary healing
   3. Explain cellular reproduction
9. Evaluate pathological oral conditions
   1. Recognize healthy oral structures and conditions
   2. Explain the process of caries formation
   3. List the stages of periodontal disease
   4. Compare vascular, viral and bacterial oral lesions