DAE 161 - Biomedical Dental Science

1. Recognize the importance of nutrition and oral pathology in maintaining overall oral health
2. Have a comprehensive understanding of dental related anatomy and physiology.
3. Proficiency in Microbiology, Infection Control, and Oral Pathology.

1. Anatomy and Physiology
   1. Systems of the body
   2. Related systems as applied to dental health
   3. Head and neck anatomy
   4. Oral anatomy
   5. Oral cavity
2. Microbiology, Infection Control, and Oral Pathology
   1. Microbiology
      1. Types of microorganisms
      2. Transmission of diseases
      3. Methods of sterilization and effects on bacterial and viral growth
      4. Prevention of disease
      5. Sterilization
      6. Barrier protection
   2. Infection Control
      1. Infection control guidelines/OSHA
      2. Bloodborne pathogen exposure
      3. Protective barrier techniques
      4. Personal protective barrier
      5. Treatment room cleaning and disinfection
   3. Oral Pathology
      1. Review of histology
      2. Injury and repair
      3. Inflammation
      4. Repair
      5. Tissue changes
      6. Neoplasia
      7. Inflammatory disease of the oral cavity
      8. Miscellaneous disorders
3. Nutrition
   1. Social and environmental nutrition
   2. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
   3. Social diet
   4. Physical body chemistry
   5. Physiological and psychological stress