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Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 0
Lab: 0
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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies main structures of the oral cavity and divides them into functional regions.
2.Classifies oral cavity structures, explains their functions and locations.
3.Distinguishes morphological and topographical features of the lips, cheeks, teeth, tongue, palate, salivary glands, and tonsils.
4.Describes functions of oral cavity structures.
5.Evaluates histological zones and clinical significance of the lip structure.
6.Identifies anatomical and histological structures of the tongue, including muscles, connective tissue, and papillae.
7.Explains functional and histological differences of the soft and hard palate.
8.Describes histological characteristics of dental structures.
9.Identifies lymphatic structures in the oral cavity.
10.Differentiates histological and structural features of the salivary glands.
11.Explains the embryological development of oral cavity structures.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ross, M. H., & Pawlina, W. (2013). Histology: A Text and Atlas
2.Eroschenko, V. P. (2013). diFiore's Atlas of Histology
3.Sadler, T. W. (2017). Langman's Medical Embryology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of the Oral Cavity
Week 2 - Theoretical
Histology of Lips, Cheeks, Soft and Hard Palate
Week 3 - Theoretical
Histology of the Tongue and Papillae
Week 4 - Theoretical
Histology of Tonsils and Salivary Glands
Week 5 - Theoretical
Oral Cavity Embryology 1 (lips, cheeks, palate, tongue, salivary glands)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Oral Cavity Embryology 2 (lips, cheeks, palate, tongue, salivary glands)
Week 7 - Practice
Histology of the Oral Cavity
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Tooth Histology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Tooth Embryology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Functional Importance of Teeth
Week 12 - Practice
Tooth Histology
Week 13 - Theoretical
General Review
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)30
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes