Health Licensing Agency 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320 Salem, Oregon 97301-1287 Telephone (503) 378-8667 FAX (503) 585-9114 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.Oregon.gov/OHLA As of July 1, 2013 the Board of Denture Technology in collaboration with Oregon Students Assistance Commission and Department of Education has determined that 103 quarter hours or the equivalent semester or trimester hours is equivalent to an Associate’s Degree. A minimum number of credits must be obtained in the following course of study or educational areas: • Orofacial Anatomy a minimum of 2 credits; • Dental Histology and Embryology a minimum of 2 credits; • Pharmacology a minimum of 3 credits; • Emergency Care or Medical Emergencies a minimum of 1 credit; • Oral Pathology a minimum of 3 credits; • Pathology emphasizing in Periodontology a minimum of 2 credits; • Dental Materials a minimum of 5 credits; • Professional Ethics and Jurisprudence a minimum of 1 credit; • Geriatrics a minimum of 2 credits; • Microbiology and Infection Control a minimum of 4 credits; • Clinical Denture Technology a minimum of 16 credits which may be counted towards 1,000 hours supervised clinical practice in denture technology defined under OAR 331-405-0020(9); • Laboratory Denture Technology a minimum of 37 credits which may be counted towards 1,000 hours supervised clinical practice in denture technology defined under OAR 331-405-0020(9); • Nutrition a minimum of 4 credits; • General Anatomy and Physiology minimum of 8 credits; and • General education and electives a minimum of 13 credits. Curriculum objectives which correspond with the required course of study are listed below. Complete information can be located on the agency Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/OHLA/DT/Pages/How_to_Get_Licensed.aspx DENTURE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES STATE BOARD OF DENTURE TECHNOLOGY Adapted from the Baseline Competencies Profile developed by the International Federation of Denturists March 17, 1995 Health Licensing Agency 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320 Salem, Oregon 97301-1287 Telephone (503) 378-8667 FAX (503) 585-9114 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.Oregon.gov/OHLA Date: July 1, 2013 To: Denture Technology Stakeholders From: Samie Patnode, Policy Analyst The Board of Denture Technology in collaboration with Oregon Students Assistance Commission and Department of Education has determined that 103 credits is equivalent to an Associate’s Degree. A minimum number of credits must be obtained in the following educational areas: • Orofacial Anatomy a minimum of 2 credits; • Dental Histology and Embryology a minimum of 2 credits; • Pharmacology a minimum of 3 credits; • Emergency Care or Medical Emergencies a minimum of 1 credit; • Oral Pathology a minimum of 3 credits; • Pathology emphasizing in Periodontology a minimum of 2 credits; • Dental Materials a minimum of 5 credits; • Professional Ethics and Jurisprudence a minimum of 1 credit; • Geriatrics a minimum of 2 credits; • Microbiology and Infection Control a minimum of 4 credits; • Clinical Denture Technology a minimum of 16 credits which may be counted towards 1,000 hours supervised clinical practice in denture technology defined under OAR 331-405-0020(9); • Laboratory Denture Technology a minimum of 37 credits which may be counted towards 1,000 hours supervised clinical practice in denture technology defined under OAR 331-405-0020(9); • Nutrition a minimum of 4 credits; • General Anatomy and Physiology minimum of 8 credits; and • General education and electives a minimum of 13 credits. For more information contact Samantha Patnode at (503)373-1917 or at [email protected] OVERVIEW OF OBJECTIVES 1.00 GENERAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 1 2.00 OROFACIAL ANATOMY ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.00 GENERAL HISTOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 4.00 DENTAL HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY .................................................................................................................. 14 5.00 PERIODONTOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................................ 17 6.00 MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTION CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 19 7.00 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (MEDICINE)................................................................................................................................... 25 8.00 RADIOGRAPHIC PATTERN RECOGNITION ................................................................................................................... 42 9.00 BIOMECHANICS (DENTAL KINESIOLOGY) ................................................................................................................... 47 10.00 DENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................................... 48 11.00 DENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND THE AGING PROCESS ................................................................................................... 50 12.00 PHARMACOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................................... 52 13.00 PRE-CLINICAL PROSTHETICS .......................................................................................................................................... 54 14.00 PROSTHODONTICS CLINICAL PROSTHETICS/THEORY, AND APPLICATION........................................................ 56 15.00 REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES (R.P.D.) .................................................................................................................. 62 16.00 DENTAL MATERIALS ......................................................................................................................................................... 68 17.00 COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH FOR THE DENTURIST ................................................................................................. 69 18.00 REMOVABLE IMPLANT RETAINED SUPPORTED OVERDENTURES ....................................................................... 70 19.00 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................................. 74 20.00 ETHICS, JURISPRUDENCE AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS .......................................................................... 75 21.00 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 77 22.00 NUTRITION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 78 23.00 EMERGENCY CARE ............................................................................................................................................................ 80 1.00 GENERAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Introduction To The Human Body 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology. 1.2 List the principle body cavities and the organs contained within them. 1.3 Identify the different levels of complexity found in the human body: (e.g., molecule, cell, tissues, organ system). 1.4 Define metabolism, catabolism and anabolism, homeostasis. 1.5 Describe the three major planes of section: 1.5.1 coronal 1.5.2 transverse 1.5.3 sagittal Cells, Tissues and Glands Replaced by text of 3.1 1.6 Identify each major cellular component at the microscopic level and describe the function of each component. 1.6.1 Cytoplasmic organelles 1.6.2 Nucleus and its contents Nucleoli Nuclear membrane Nuclear pore Chromatin and chromosomes 1.6.3 Describe the path of a protein molecule from its site of synthesis to intercellular space. 1.7 Define the terms mitosis and meiosis and identify the purpose of each. 1.8 Identify the fluid compartments of the body, comparing and contrasting their composition and volume. 1.9 Define the transport mechanisms by which substances move between the body's compartments, stating an example of each: 1.9.1 diffusion 1.9.2 osmosis 1.9.3 filtration 1 1.9.4 active transport 1.9.5 phagocytosis 1.9.6 facilitated diffusion 1.10 State normal blood pH. 1.11 Define the following terms. 1.11.1 acid 1.11.2 base 1.11.3 pH 1.11.4 buffer 1.12 Define the term tissue. 1.13 Briefly describe the following: 1.13.1 epithelial tissue 1.13.2 connective tissue 1.13.3 muscle 1.13.4 nervous tissue 1.14 Define the term gland and distinguish between exocrine and endocrine glands giving examples of each. The Skeletal System 1.15 Describe the functions of the skeletal system. 1.16 Describe the histological features of compact and spongy bone. 1.17 Describe the process of bone development and remodeling. 1.18 List the five principle shapes of bones in the skeleton, giving an example of each. 1.19 Define the term "bony landmark" and give examples. 1.20 Describe the structure and movements of fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial joints. 2 Muscular System 1.21 Identify the functions of muscle tissue. 1.22 Describe the relationship of blood