District Syllabus
DEH1400
Oral Pathology


Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: DES1000 Dental Anatomy
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Catalog Description: A study of general and oral pathological diseases with emphasis on those related to the oral cavity. Students will apply pathological principles to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Recognition of normal and abnormal conditions of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues will be cultivated through case presentations and slide or on line image series.
Required Materials:
Supplemental Materials:
Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes: 
Upon completion, the student will be able to:

1)   Understand the principles of disease formation and the body’s 
     response to various disease processes.

2)   Recognize normal and abnormal conditions of the oral cavity and 
     surrounding tissues.

3)   Apply a working knowledge of pathology in the practice of 
     dental hygiene
Course Learning Outcomes: 
Through self-study, class lectures, and case studies, the student 
will achieve the following objectives:

1.  Describe the cardinal signs of acute inflammation.

2.  Describe vascular changes in the inflammatory response and
    identify the cell type origin and function involved in an 
    inflammatory reaction.

3.  Describe the factors influencing the immune response and basic 
    principles of immunology.

4.  Differentiate between repair and regeneration.

5.  Describe factors influencing tissue repair and indicate 
    significance in oral hygiene therapy.

6.  Recognize normal and abnormal conditions of the oral cavity and 
    surrounding tissues.

7.  Differentiate between benign and malignant neoplasms.

8.  Classify neoplasms according to mesenchymal epithelial and 
    glandular origin.

9.  Define and describe the process and major routes of metastasis 
    of oral cancer.

10. Identify and describe the following developmental disturbances:
    cleft lip
    cleft palate
    microglossia
    macroglossia
    ankyloglossia
    cleft lip and palate
    fissured tongue
    median rhomboid glossitis
    hairy tongue
    thyroglossal duct cyst
    lingual thyroid nodule

11. Define xerostomia and identify etiological factors.

12. Describe salivary gland aplasia.

13. Describe the origin and differentiate between nasopalatine cyst, 
    median palatal cyst and globulomaxillary cyst.

14. Transfer factual knowledge and concepts of oral pathology to 
    clinical application in providing optimum oral cancer screening 
    services for every dental patient.

15. Define carcinogenesis and identify types developed.

16. Describe the clinical manifestations of the following:
    tuberculosis
    syphilis
    pyogenic granulomas
    herpes simplex
    aphthous ulcers
    rubeola
    rubella
    mumps
    actinomycosis
    candidiasis

17. Describe etiology and treatment of traumatic bone cysts.

18. Describe etiology and production of mucous retention cysts and 
    sialoliths.

19. Recognize and describe oral manifestations of aspirin burn.

20. List etiological factors related to development of leukoplakia.

21. Identify etiological factors related to development of oral 
    cancer.

22. Differentiate between basal cell carcinoma and malignant 
    melanoma.

23. Describe the clinical features of carcinoma of the lip, tongue, 
    floor of the mouth and state the prognosis for each.

24. Describe a lipoma, hemangioma.

25. Identify common oral sites where fibromas occur.
Methods of Evaluation: Course Grade: The course grade is determined by the following: 1. 4 Quizzes 25 points possible per quiz 100 points possible 2. 15 Discussion Posts 3 points possible per post 45 points possible 3. 15 Weekly Summary 3 points possible per post 45 points possible 4. 1 Midterm Exam 50 points possible 5. 1 Final Exam 50 points possible Total # of points accrued by student ____________________________________ Total Points Possible (290) = Course Grade GRADING SCALE: 100 - 95 A 94 - 90 B+ 89 - 85 B 84 - 80 C+ 79 - 75 C 74 - 70 D BELOW 70 F Make-up quiz or exam is at the discretion of the instructor and if approved, must be taken within 7 days of the date the exam was given. Make-up exams may be in an essay format. Any exam missed will result in a grade of zero points.
Flexibility: It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
Student Email Accounts Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
Note: For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.