Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Tooth Morphology, which is a mandatory course for students in the Bachelor's program in Odontology.

Course Description

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of tooth morphology, including the principles of macromorphology and the morphology of temporary and permanent teeth. Students will learn to identify and describe the morphology of human teeth, including dental macrostructures and macromorphological variables.

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, students are expected to be able to:

• Explain the morphology of temporary and permanent teeth systematically
• Describe the significance of macromorphological variables in relation to clinical dental practice
• Explain dental population studies and the structural and biological conditions that lead to tooth pain
• Identify human teeth and dental macrostructures, and read macromorphological variables on teeth
• Determine the age of a young individual based on the mineralization stage and/or eruption of teeth
• Present the clinical application of knowledge about the structures of the mouth and teeth

Competence

Students will be able to transfer the knowledge and skills acquired in this course to later clinical courses in the dental program, laying the foundation for clinical skills and competencies.

Formal Requirements

There are no formal requirements for enrollment in this course.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, dialogue-based group teaching, and one clinical exercise.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is:

• Lectures: 14 hours
• Group teaching: 15 hours
• Preparation: 102.5 hours
• Exercises: 3 hours
• Exam: 3 hours
• Total: 137.5 hours

Feedback

Students will receive ongoing feedback throughout the course.

Examination

The examination consists of a written on-site exam with supervision, lasting 2 hours, and a practical oral exam with supervision, lasting 30 minutes.

Assessment Criteria

To achieve a grade of 12, students must demonstrate:

• Systematic knowledge of tooth morphology
• Ability to explain the significance of macromorphological variables in relation to clinical dental practice
• Ability to identify human teeth and dental macrostructures, and read macromorphological variables on teeth
• Ability to determine the age of a young individual based on the mineralization stage and/or eruption of teeth
• Ability to present the clinical application of knowledge about the structures of the mouth and teeth

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: SODB24001U
• ECTS points: 5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn
• Capacity: 100 participants (120 participants in 2024 and 2025)

Study Board

The course is offered by the Odontological Study Board.

Institute and Faculty

The course is offered by the Odontological Institute, which is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Course Responsible

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