
By the end of this video lecture on Introduction to Dental Anatomy and the Importance of learning Dental Anatomy Terms, students will be able to:
Define Dental Anatomy.
Describe the importance of learning dental anatomy terms.
By the end of this video lecture on Structure of the Course and Tips and Suggestions, students will be able to:
Describe the structure of the course.
Describe the tips and suggestions to improve retention of the course content.
By the end of this video lecture on Parts of the Human Tooth, students will be able to:
Define the terms crown and root.
Locate the crown and the tooth's root portion on a picture or dental model.
By the end of this video lecture on Types of Human Dentition, students will be able to:
Define the deciduous dentition.
Define the permanent dentition.
Define the transitional dentition phase.
Describe the number of teeth in the deciduous and permanent dentitions.
Name the alternative terms used in the literature for each type of dentition.
By the end of this video lecture on Dental Arches and Quadrants, students will be able to:
Define the terms maxillary and mandibular arch.
Define the terms maxillary and mandibular teeth.
Define the term quadrant.
Locate the maxillary and mandibular teeth on a picture or dental model.
Locate the quadrants on a picture or dental model.
By the end of this video lecture on Anterior and Posterior Teeth, students will be able to:
Define the anterior and posterior teeth.
List the names of the anterior and posterior teeth.
List the functions of anterior and posterior teeth.
Locate the anterior and posterior teeth on a picture or ideal dental model.
By the end of this video lecture on Succedaneous and Non-Succedaneous Teeth, students will be able to:
Define the terms succedaneous and non-succedaneous teeth.
List the names of the succedaneous and non-succedaneous teeth.
By the end of this video lecture on Structure of Tooth and Supporting, students will be able to:
Name the tissues of the teeth.
Define enamel, dentin, cementum, Pulp, Pulp chamber, and Pulp Canal.
Locate the tissues of the tooth on a picture or model.
Define the cementoenamel, dentinoenamel, and dentinocemental junctions.
Locate these junctions on a picture or dental model.
Define the term periodontium.
List the components of periodontium.
Identify the components of periodontium on a picture or dental model.
By the end of this video lecture on Dental Anatomy Terminology Classifying dentition, students will be able to:
Classify dentition based on shape and sets of dentition.
Define the terms Homodont, Heterodont, Monophyodont, Diphyodont, and Polyphyodont.
By the end of this Dental Anatomy Lecture on the surfaces of the teeth, the students will be able to:
List the terms used for various surfaces of human teeth.
Define the terms used for the surfaces of human teeth.
Label the surfaces of human teeth in a picture.
By the end of this Dental Anatomy Lecture on the Landmarks on Teeth, the students will be able to:
List the anatomical landmarks present on various surfaces of teeth.
Define the landmarks present on teeth.
Identify the dental anatomy landmarks in a picture or dental model.
By the end of this dental terminology lecture on dental occlusion, the students will be able to:
Define the terms about occlusion, such as occlusion, malocclusion, Centric occlusion, Centric relation, Overjet, Overbite, and Diastema.
By the end of this dental terminology lecture, Miscellaneous Dental Anatomy Terms and Abbreviations, the students will be able to:
Define the terms root trunk, bifurcation, trifurcation, contact area, embrasure, and canine eminence.
Introduction
The first step in understanding dental anatomy is learning the terminology and abbreviations commonly used in dentistry. Students need to master numerous basic terms related to tooth morphology to understand the subject. In addition to learning dental anatomy, understanding this basic dental vocabulary will enable you to communicate effectively with other dental care professionals. These dental terms are also commonly used in clinical and scientific communication, including research papers, patient notes, hospital billing, medical coding, and insurance company documents.
What does this dental anatomy terminology course consist of?
This is a self-paced online dental terminology course covering the following topics. Each term is explained using animations and diagrams to enhance understanding.
Introduction to dental anatomy and its importance.
Terminology Used to Describe Dentition
Terminology Used to Describe Surfaces and Landmarks on Teeth
Terms Related to Dental Occlusion
Miscellaneous Dental Anatomy Terms
Assessments of each section and the Comprehensive Assessment.
This dental anatomy course also includes quizzes for self-assessment.
Why Enroll in this Course?
Systematically Organized Basic Dental Anatomy Terms
Completely online, self-paced course
Narrative Presentations
Use of Pictures
Lifetime access
Quizzes and Downloadable Activities
Links to external resources for further reading and understanding.
Additional Support from the tutor in the form of answering students' Queries.
The answer key is included with all these worksheets. Enroll now and start learning dental anatomy terms.