CQUniversity Unit Profile
ORAL11004 Oral Anatomy 1
Oral Anatomy 1
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces key topics in oral anatomy, which will enable you to begin preclinical training in term 2, and will form the foundations for clinical practice. In the first half of this unit you will study morphology of teeth, sequence of eruption and basic occlusion. The study of distinct features and traits of teeth will enable you to identify and examine teeth, as well as develop an awareness of root morphology required for primary tooth extractions and periodontal treatment for the adult dentition. The study of the sequence of eruption and exfoliation will develop your understanding of the changes with age from infancy to adulthood. This knowledge and understanding will also enable you to predict changes in the dentition with age and identify abnormalities in the eruption sequence. The study of dental morphology and occlusion will provide you with an understanding of tooth shape and function that applies to the restoration of natural tooth form. The second half of this unit will introduce you to anatomy of the head and neck, including surface anatomy, bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics. Applications of this knowledge, in patient examination and local anaesthesia, will be developed further in ORAL11005 Oral Anatomy 2 in term 2.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 9
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Condition: Students must be enrolled full-time in CB29 Oral Health Course to enrol in this unit.  Corequisite: ORAL11001 Introduction to Oral Health Therapy

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2022

Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 35%
2. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 25%
3. Online Test
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from In class and student evaluations

Feedback

Students were enthusiastic about the individual and group activities designed for learning tooth morphology and head and neck anatomy. Students were happy that they had ample time to complete all the activities and felt they learnt well from these experiences.

Recommendation

It is recommended that practical sessions in the study of dental morphology and head and neck anatomy remain as part of ORAL11004.

Feedback from In class and student evaluations

Feedback

Students would like the class tutorials to follow lecture.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the tutorial immediately follows the lecture.

Feedback from Student evaluations

Feedback

Students would like more help with study techniques and how to write answers for the end of term on-line assessment.

Recommendation

It is recommended that early feedback on written answers be given to students to assist in preparation for end of term assessments. A priority on feedback will be set following the first in-class test at mid-term in 2022. Study and exam techniques will also be discussed in tutorials.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Identify and name teeth in the human dentitions and anatomical features of the head and neck
  2. Describe the anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the function of the oral cavity
  3. Describe features and traits of teeth in the human dentitions, as well as normal sequence of eruption and exfoliation, and occlusion
  4. Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.

All unit profiles in the Bachelor of Oral Health are made available to the Australian Dental Council for on-going accreditation purposes.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - In-class Test(s) - 35%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25%
3 - Online Test - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Woelfel's Dental Anatomy

Edition: 9th (2017)
Authors: Rickne C. Scheid and Gabriela Weiss
Jones and Bartlett Learning (now Booktopia Publisher Services)
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 9781496320223
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ceinwen Fay Unit Coordinator
c.m.fay@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 07 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction to oral anatomy:

  • Basic terminology for anatomy
  • Bones of the head and neck
  • Surface anatomy of the head and neck and oral cavity
  • Introduction to the dentitions and periodontium
  • Introduction to dental charting and notation.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Chapter 1.


Bird, D. L., & Robinson, D. S. (2021) Modern dental assisting (13th ed.,) Elsevier. St Louis, Missouri, US. Part 2. Chapters 9 and 10.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 14 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Dental Morphology:

  • Basic terminology to describe tooth morphology
  • Dental notation.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 1, Chapters 1 and13.


Bird, D. L., & Robinson, D. S. (2021) Modern dental assisting (13th ed.,) Elsevier. St Louis, Missouri, US. Part 2, Chapters 11 and 12.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 21 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Morphology of the Permanent teeth:

  • Permanent incisors
  • Permanent canines
  • Permanent premolars
  • Permanent molars.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 1, Chapters 1-5 and 13.


Bird, D. L., & Robinson, D. S. (2021) Modern dental assisting (13th ed.,) Elsevier. St Louis, Missouri, US. Part 2, Chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

First quiz opens Friday 25th March, 2022.

Week 4 Begin Date: 28 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Morphology of teeth in the Primary Dentition:

  • Incisors
  • Canines
  • Molars.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 1, Chapter 6.


Bird, D. L., & Robinson, D. S. (2021) Modern dental assisting (13th ed.,) Elsevier. St Louis, Missouri, US. Chapter 12.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 04 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Periodontal anatomy for permanent teeth and Dental Anomalies:

  • Anatomy of the periodontium, clinical appearance and morphology
  • Variations in number of teeth
  • Variations in crown and root morphology
  • Abnormalities of enamel and dentine.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 2, Chapters 7 and 11.

Events and Submissions/Topic

First multistation anatomy test: Thursday 7th April, 2022.

First quiz closes Friday 8th April,2022. 

Vacation Week Begin Date: 11 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction to Occlusion:

  • Features of the ideal occlusion
  • Positions of the teeth in MIP and CR
  • Movements of the mandible
  • Angle’s classification of malocclusions
  • Dental and skeletal malocclusions.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th ed.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 2, Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 25 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction to head and neck anatomy:

  • Review anatomical terms
  • Introduction to head and neck anatomy
  • Review surface anatomy of the head and neck
  • Osteology of the head and neck.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy, (9th edn.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 3, Chapter 14.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 May 2022

Module/Topic

Muscles of the Head and Neck:

  • Review of muscles and nomenclature
  • Muscles of mastication
  • Muscles which assist mastication and affect the position of the temporomandibular joint
  • Muscles of facial expression
  • Muscles of the neck
  • Anatomical divisions of the neck.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th edn.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA . Part 3, Chapter 14.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 09 May 2022

Module/Topic

Nerve supply of the head and neck:

  • Review general structure and function of the nervous system
  • Cranial nerves
  • Cranial nerves relevant to dental treatment (trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal and hypoglossal)
  • Innervation of oral structures.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th edn.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA . Part 3, Chapter 14.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 May 2022

Module/Topic

Blood Vessels and Lymphatics of the Head and Neck:

  • Review the vascular system of the body
  • Arterial blood supply
  • Venous drainage
  • Review the lymphatic system of the body
  • Head, face and cervical lymph node drainage.

Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th edn.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA . Part 3, Chapter 14.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Second quiz opens Monday 16th May, 2022. 

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 May 2022

Module/Topic

Radiographic landmarks.

Preparation for the multistation in-class test 


Chapter

Scheid, R. C., and Weiss, G. (2017) Woelfel's dental anatomy (9th edn.,) Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part 3, Chapter 14.


Bird, D. L.,and Robinson, D. S. (2021) Modern dental assisting (13th edn.,) Elsevier, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Part 8, Chapters 41 and 42.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 May 2022

Module/Topic

Revision 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Second quiz closes Monday 30th May,2022. 

Second multistation anatomy test: Friday 3rd June, 2022.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 06 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Online Test. 

Exam Week Begin Date: 13 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
Multistation anatomy tests

Task Description

You will complete two tests to assess your knowledge of anatomy. The first test will take place in week 5 and is worth 15%. The second test will take place in week 12 and is worth 20%. Each test will take approximately 1 hour. The tests will consist of numbered stations set up around a room. You will move from station to station at timed intervals answering questions at each station. At each station there will be a model, tooth or image that you will need to answer a question about. Most questions will ask you to correctly identify or name a structure and some questions will relate to functions. The questions are not multiple choice. You will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. You will require pens and photo identification for this assessment. No textbooks or other written material will be allowed in the examination room, as this is a closed-book assessment.


Assessment Due Date

You will complete two tests in class time. The first test will take place Thursday 7th April 2022 at 2.00pm. The second test will take place Friday 3rd June 2022 at 10.30am.


Return Date to Students

Answers will be discussed immediately following each test. Results will be returned within two weeks of the assessment date.


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
You must achieve 50% in the cumulative score of both tests.

Assessment Criteria

You will be assessed by the following criteria:

  • Identify anatomical feature or function correctly.
  • Correct spelling.
  • Use of anatomical terminology.

The maximum accumulated score for the two in-class test is 35% of the total unit marks.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify and name teeth in the human dentitions and anatomical features of the head and neck
  • Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.

2 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quizzes

Task Description

You will complete two on-line quizzes to assess your knowledge of anatomy. The questions will focus on terminolgy and will include matching and multiple-choice questions. As questions will be randomly generated from a pool of questions, no two students will sit the exact same list of questions. To prepare for this assessment you can complete the weekly practice quizzes as many times as you like and study the learning resources in the relevant weeks.

You are allowed only one attempt for each quiz and must complete the quizzes in a limited time. Your attempts for each quiz will be submitted automatically, but no more questions can be answered once the time limit expires. No attempts are allowed after the quizzes are closed. If you are unable to complete the quizzes by the due date, you must apply for an extension before the due date.

Each quiz is outlined below.

The first quiz opens Friday 25th March 8.00am and closes Friday 8th April 5.00pm. This quiz tests learning material in weeks 1-4. There are 40 questions (maximum). The time limit is 25 minutes. This quiz is worth 10%.

The second quiz opens Monday 16th May 8.00am and closes Monday 30th May 5.00pm. This quiz tests learning material in weeks 5-10. There are 60 questions (maximum). The time limit is 40 minutes. This quiz is worth 15%


Number of Quizzes

2


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

The first quiz is due 5.00pm 8th April 2022. The second quiz is due 5.00pm 30th May 2022.


Return Date to Students

Results are made available immediately after the quiz closes.


Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
You must achieve 50% in the cumulative score of both quizzes.

Assessment Criteria

Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect on the completion of the quiz. The maximum accumulated score for the two on-line quizzes is 25% of the total unit marks


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the function of the oral cavity
  • Describe features and traits of teeth in the human dentitions, as well as normal sequence of eruption and exfoliation, and occlusion

3 Online Test

Assessment Title
Online test

Task Description

You will complete an online test during the university examination week. The test has two parts. Part A includes short answers. Part B includes short response questions which require a few sentences or a paragraph. You maybe asked to draw or label diagrams in Part B. You will be allowed 150minutes to complete the test. All questions will be submitted automatically and only one question will appear on your screen at a time. A practice quiz will be made available for you to practice the format of the quiz.The online test is worth 40% of your final assessment.


Assessment Due Date

The online test will be conducted in the university examination period. You will be advised on the date and time


Return Date to Students

Results of the online test will be made available on release of grades.


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The online tests will assess your knowledge of the materials from weeks 1-12. To guide your assessment in this test, you will find weekly learning outcomes in the study guide and in the lecture power point slides. You will also find examples of similar questions to the online test in the weekly study guides.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the function of the oral cavity
  • Describe features and traits of teeth in the human dentitions, as well as normal sequence of eruption and exfoliation, and occlusion

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?