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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DEN 1203 - Biomedical Science
Credit Hours: 3
This course includes the study of anatomy and physiology, which introduces the student to basic structure and function of each system of the body and their contributions to the body as a whole. Emphasis is placed on anatomical structures of the head and neck and their effect on salivation, deglutition, and respiration. A unit on microbiology/oral pathology includes historical contributions to the study of microbiology, recognition of growth patterns and means of destruction. Body defense to inflammation, healing and repair, various types of lesions of the oral cavity, including cancer and secondary oral disorders is also included. The study of therapeutics includes a brief history of drugs, methods of administration, drug effect terminology, and commonly used drugs in the treatment of oral lesions, anxiety and pain control. special course fee
Course Typically Offered:
F, D
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