DEA 249 - Dental Science I

1. Summarize basic cell anatomy and function
   1. Explain major cell functions
   2. Describe the mechanisms of transport across cell membranes
2. Identify the pioneers of microbiology
   1. Match the pioneers to their contributions
   2. Recognize the historical chronology and significance of each pioneer
3. Differentiate the types of pathological organisms
   1. Distinguish between bacteria and viruses
   2. Explain how cellular reproduction is affected by pathological organisms
   3. Identify congenital defects and diseases
   4. Define different malignant diseases
4.  Compare the different human body systems
   1. Recognize anatomic features of each body system
   2. Recall the functions of each body system
   3. Analyze how body systems may work together
5. Explain the anatomical directions of the body
   1. Recognize the body planes
   2. Identify the body divisions
   3. Verbalize, using correct medical vocabulary, directional terms
6. Relate the process of the human body’s mechanism of healing
   1. Summarize the inflammatory response
   2. Explain primary healing vs. secondary healing
   3. Describe the process of cellular reproduction
7. Evaluate different pathological oral conditions
   1. Differentiate between normal oral conditions and abnormal conditions
   2. Describe the process of caries formation
   3. Compare vascular, viral, and bacterial oral lesions