Oral Pathology (DEND 2102)
In this course students study the basic principles of disease process specifically related to the oral cavity, orofacial region and the temporomandibular joint. Structural and functional changes that result from developmental, genetic or pathological conditions are discussed. Cell injury, inflammation, repair processes, along with nutritional deficiencies, bacterial related diseases and systemic conditions with oral manifestations are discussed. Students learn how the human body's response to injury such as inflammation, immune responses and cellular adaptations may affect oral health and denturist interventions. Students use radiographic imagery to identify abnormal anatomical structures.
Course code: DEND 2102
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
view
https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DEND&number=2102
Prerequisites
All term 1 and 2 courses must be successfully completed.Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2103; DEND 2104; DEND 2105, DEND 2106.
No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
0Additional Information
- Cell injury and responses; regeneration and repair
Inflammation: acute/chronic; infection
Variations from normal
Temporomandibular dysfunction and injury
Immunity and immune response
Regeneration and repair
Malocclusions; overjet; overbite
Trauma
Developmental disorders
Hard/soft deposits and disease of teeth and periodontium
Skin and oral signs of disease
Sleep apnea and snoring
Smoking
Diagnostic splints; splinting/over closed cases
Tumors: benign and malignant; dysplasia
Obdurator plate; surgical stents
Microbes and infections: bacterial, viral, fungal
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.