This course introduces learners to dental terminology and nomenclature, integrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, embryology, histology, and dental morphology of the head and neck region as it relates to human function and health.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Dental terminology and nomenclature
- Anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the head and neck area
- Dental morphology, anatomy, embryology, and histology
- Developmental and regressive/acquired anomalies of the head, neck and oral tissues
- Tooth eruption, exfoliation and occlusion
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
PLAR is applied in alignment with the Procedures of Policy 316 – Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Students will be assessed by a Challenge Exam, including both written and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) components, designed to validate the knowledge of the candidate as it relates to the course learning outcomes.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.