DEN 222 General & Oral Pathology

Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course provides a general knowledge of oral pathological manifestations associated with selected systemic and oral diseases. Topics include developmental and degenerative diseases, selected microbial diseases, specific and nonspecific immune and inflammatory responses with emphasis on recognizing abnormalities. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal tissues and refer unusual findings to the dentist for diagnosis.

Pre-requisite(s): BIO 163, BIO 165 or BIO 168 .
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate the correct usage of common descriptive terminology used in oral pathology when given a simulated patient case.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal oral findings when giving a clinical photograph and patient documentation.
Specify the etiology associated with disease process when given a list of known etiologies.
Differentiate between oral manifestations associated with various disease processes when giving simulated patient cases.
Classify pathological conditions or lesions when given a list of clinical and /or radiographic findings.