Dental Anatomy & Histology Course
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Overview
- Learn dental anatomy and oral histology through structured lessons covering tooth morphology, dentition, tooth development, and the microscopic structure of oral tissues. Designed for first-year BDS students, with a focus on conceptual understanding and university examination preparation.
Curriculum
- 17 Sections
- 40 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Module 1. Introduction to Dental Anatomy3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand basic dental terminology and tooth identification. Use different tooth numbering systems. Relate oral structures to their functions.
- Module 2. Primary and Permanent Dentition3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Differentiate primary and permanent teeth. Understand the sequence of tooth eruption and shedding. Identify the characteristic features of each dentition.
- Module 3. Morphology of Individual Teeth3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify individual teeth by their morphological features. Differentiate teeth of the maxilla and mandible. Understand the internal anatomy of teeth.
- Module 4. Occlusion and Temporomandibular Joint3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the principles of normal occlusion. Describe the anatomy of the TMJ. Relate tooth morphology to mastication.
- Module 5. Development of Face and Oral Cavity3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the development of facial and oral structures. Explain the stages of tooth development. Recognise important events in odontogenesis.
- Module 6. Enamel2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Describe the microscopic structure of enamel. Understand amelogenesis and enamel mineralisation.
- Module 7. Dentin2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify the microscopic features of dentin. Understand dentinogenesis and different types of dentin.
- Module 8. Dental Pulp2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Describe the microscopic structure of dental pulp. Understand its cellular components and functions.
- Module 9. Cementum2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Differentiate the types of cementum. Understand cementogenesis and tooth attachment.
- Module 10. Periodontal Ligament2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify the components of the periodontal ligament. Understand its supportive and sensory functions.
- Module 11. Alveolar Process2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Describe the histology of alveolar bone. Understand its role in supporting teeth.
- Module 12. Oral Mucous Membrane2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Differentiate the types of oral mucosa. Identify their characteristic microscopic features.
- Module 13. Salivary Glands2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify the histological features of salivary glands. Differentiate serous and mucous secretory units.
- Module 14. Tooth Eruption and Shedding3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Explain the process of tooth eruption. Understand the mechanism of deciduous tooth shedding. Describe the role of root resorption.
- Module 15. Temporomandibular Joint2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Describe the structural features of the TMJ. Understand the tissues involved in joint function.
- Module 16. Maxillary Sinus2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Describe the lining of the maxillary sinus. Understand its basic tissue structure.
- Module 17. Histochemistry of Oral Tissues2 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the principles of histochemistry. Relate tissue composition to oral tissue structure and function.

