This course focuses on a basic study of oral anatomy and physiology to equip the dental assistant with knowledge of the structure and eruption of the deciduous and permanent teeth, the structure of the supporting tissues. It includes identification, of and function of the teeth, a general description of the skull, more detailed description and discussion of mandible and maxilla, muscles of mastication and facial expression, nerve and blood supply, salivary glands and their functions, tongue and, its functions.