Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101 - American ...

Strengthenyour teamMedical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101Designed for AAOMS fellows and members and theirclinical, professional and administrative staff.CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITThis course provides 7 continuing dental and continuing medicaleducation credits. See complete credit statement below.ABOUT THE COURSEThrough the study of medical terminology,you will be introduced to the language ofmedicine. Basic word elements, as well asthe rules of building and analyzing medicalterms, will be explained. The courseemphasizes spelling, definition, usage andpronunciation. In addition, you will gain anunderstanding of the anatomical structuresof the oral cavity, face and skull, along withcommon oral and maxillofacial diagnosesand treatments.THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR:AAOMS fellows and members and their• Clinical staff (anesthesia assistantsand surgical assistants);• Professional staff (practice managers,coders and billers); and• Administrative staff, working withpatients and/or vendors, who wouldbenefit from being well versed in oraland maxillofacial surgery terminologyto better represent the practice.OBJECTIVES• Identify the root, combining forms,prefixes and suffixes of medical terms.• Use roots, combining forms, prefixesand suffixes to analyze and determinethe meaning of medical terms.• Recognize, spell and pronouncemedical terms accurately to assureyou communicate effectively.• Identify the key anatomical structuresof the oral cavity, face and skull.• Apply correct medical terms to theanatomy of the body, with anemphasis on oral and maxillofacialstructures.• Describe common oral andmaxillofacial conditions and theirassociated treatments.CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITThe American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERPRecognized Provider.ADA CERP is a service of the AmericanDental Association to assist dental professionalsin identifying quality providers ofcontinuing dental education. ADA CERPdoes not approve or endorse individualcourses or instructors, nor does it implyacceptance of credit hours by boards ofdentistry.The American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons designates theseactivities for 7 hours continuing educationcredits.AGD – Accepted Provider ProgramFAGD/MAGD CreditMay 2010 - June 2014Provider ID# 214680The American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.The American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons designates this liveactivity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s) . Physicians shouldclaim only the credit commensurate withthe extent of their participation in theactivity.TOPICSUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Introduction to Word StructureThe Language of MedicineLearning MethodsWord ComponentsMedical Word AnalysisCombining Forms and SuffixesSuffixes Meaning “Pertaining to”ONLINESuffixes Meaning “Condition or Process”Illustrative Overview of the Human BodyCombining Forms Relating to AnatomicalSitesSuffixes Relating to the Study of SpecialtiesCombining Forms Relating to SpecialtiesPlural EndingsCommon PrefixesDirectional PrefixesMiscellaneous PrefixesDiagnosis and Treatment TermsSuffixes Relating to TreatmentMiscellaneous Combining FormsSuffixes Relating to Diseases and ConditionsOral and Maxillofacial TermsIllustrative Overview of the Cranial CavityCombining Forms Relating to Orofacial AreasAlphabetic Index to Word ComponentsOral Facial Anatomy–10–