Module 08: General, Head and Neck Anatomy and Physiology and Tooth Morphology

Objectives Introduction to organ systems in the human body Respiratory, digestive, immune and endocrine systems Skeletal, muscular, Integumentary and nervous systems Dental anatomy and morphology Identify primary and permanent teeth, arches and quadrants Understand dental eruption and explain the structure of teeth 8.1 Introduction To ensure that each patient is able to receive high quality dental care, dental assistants should be familiar with anatomy, physiology and tooth morp...