This course is designed to build on pre-learned oral histology and introduce principles of oral pathology. This will include decision-making about the relevance of clinical signs and symptoms and underlying cellular changes with an emphasis on pathologies of the orofacial region. Students will problem solve Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction and occlusal disorders as they apply the design, fabrication, modification and repair of oral prostheses.
Prerequisites
DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.
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What you will learn
- Occlusion classifications & functional occlusion
- Functional occlusion and TMJ function
- Orofacial development disturbances
- Principles of Pathology Part 1 & 2
- Neoplasm
- Skin and oral signs of disease
- Inflammation
- Regeneration and repair
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.