RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DENTAL HISTOLOGY AND DENTAL EMBRYOLOGY
Introduction Oral histology and embryology touches on the development and growth of teeth and oral cavities, as well as the structure and development of salivary glands and more. Though it’s a complex subject that encompasses many facets, it’s material you’ll have to become familiar with if you’re interested in pursuing dental hygienist training or becoming an intra-oral dental assistant , as it will help you understand normal facial development and will prepare you to care for patients with abnormalities or dental pathologies. So what do we really mean when we use terms like “histology” and “embryology”? Let’s try to break it down into material that’s a little simpler to understand. Relationship between dental histology and dental embryology The basics Histology is the science and study of tissues. Histo means “tissue,” while Logy means “the science of.” By studying oral histology and embryology, you’ll gain a strong foundation in oral biology. ...