Histology

[DrRoyal Pains]

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I am taking Histology this upcoming spring semester and was wondering if anyone knows of any good texts? I'am currently studying for my DAT, which I plan to take in December, and want to start familiarizing myself with the material. Any information or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Anyone.....

 

[HoustonDAT]

The only Histology you need to know for the DAT is whatever is covered in Campbell's.

The Histology textbook we use at my school is ISBN 0-323-03339-3
(Avery and Chiego. Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology: A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition. C.V. Mosby, 012006. p. ii).

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I dont want the text for the DAT, I want it so I can prepare for the spring semester. Do you know if there are any histology texts for "beginners", or anything of this sort? I am currently looking online but can't find squat.

 

[7 Iron]

I tend to think histo would be hard to self-teach, as the slides really look the same after a while... nevertheless I think our textbook is pretty good and straightforward: Junqueira's Basic Histology, by Anthony L. Mescher. You could purchase an older edition for just a few dollars online.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I'll have to look into both of those. Thanks guys.

 

[uva09]

You're taking a histology course this spring at the undergraduate level and want to use a graduate level medical/dental text?

Why wouldn't you just use whatever text is required or recommended for the course you are taking? I'm sure your professor or instructor could offer relevant recommendations even if there weren't any listed texts.

There are a number of "cliff-notes" type review books out there that cover histology concepts. If your goal is to familiarize yourself with basic principles, using an exhaustive, user-unfriendly medical text would not be the wisest decision.

Also, keep in mind that many dental students rarely, if ever, use textbooks for certain courses. Just like in undergrad, many professors teach classes based off powerpoint slides - and the textbook is just there if you need it to fill in the gaps.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I was aiming to purchase a histology text for "beginners", or something along those lines. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. I don't want to purchase something with only 1 chapter dedicated to histology, its pointless. Plus, I would rather purchase a text with more than enough information to fill in any gaps once the course starts as opposed to buying one with little to no information.

 

[whodat4life]

I was aiming to purchase a histology text for "beginners", or something along those lines. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. I don't want to purchase something with only 1 chapter dedicated to histology, its pointless. Plus, I would rather purchase a text with more than enough information to fill in any gaps once the course starts as opposed to buying one with little to no information.

yeah we use the Junquiera's at LLUSD as well. It's pretty decent, in undergrad we used the Pawlina Ross atlas and it was good too.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Would you guys say I'm better off taking histology or immunology? Is one more difficult than the other? I graduated in May from my university, and I am taking a few extra science classes at a local university in the spring.

 

[dentalWorks]

Would you guys say I'm better off taking histology or immunology? Is one more difficult than the other? I graduated in May from my university, and I am taking a few extra science classes at a local university in the spring.

depends on what you think is "hard".

for me personally, all the "anatomy" sciences are hard (gross anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy ~ aka histology, etc).

as far as studying before the term begins, don't bother, histology is a
learn-it-today (followed by.............)
forget-it-next-week ~ Gawd those pharyngeal arches are a nightmare.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Ha, why do you say it's a learn it today and forget it next week type of class? I want to prepare for the class, even if its just reading over a few chapters. That way I have a heads up on some info.

 

[AmpedUp]

In my experience, Histology is one of those courses that you cannot really learn without lab. I doubt you have any slides on-hand to review as you read chapters. Honestly, it'll be much better if you wait, although purchase an atlas (I have Atlas of Functional Histology by Kerr--it's great!) for the lab. I want to recommend Junqeira's book but I haven't really dug into it myself--very few students in my class even read it. I've heard that it is an excellent & thorough textbook--a little on the dry side though.

 

[happy0121]

if it was me, i would spend more time preparing for the dat in december youre going to take.

 

[Dig it the most]

So, you're in the middle of your fall semester, studying for your DAT, and you are trying to devote time to histology? Poor choice in my opinion. Don't waist your time.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Yea, I probably will purchase Junqeira's. Dig it the most--> I guess you didn't read the entire thread. If you did you would see that I said I graduated this past May. Im going to purchase the text just to look over before the class, AFTER I take my DAT. I am also taking virology.

 

[Dig it the most]

Yea, I probably will purchase Junqeira's. Dig it the most--> I guess you didn't read the entire thread. If you did you would see that I said I graduated this past May. Im going to purchase the text just to look over before the class, AFTER I take my DAT. I am also taking virology.

After sifting through this annoying thread I see that you did actually mention that you've graduated, which doesn't apply to anything I said. Way to be completely unclear by the way. You had more than one of us confused. Why don't you just listen to everyone and get over your burning desire to study Histology before the class starts. It's lab based. If you really need to satisfy your urge to prepare why don't you look up basic Histo concepts on the INTERNET...

Fixing
Processing
Embedding
Sectioning
Staining
Classification of animal tissues (VOCAB)

Here's a little homework for you...classify these tissues.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Haha WOW. Looks like someone has a temper. Get laid lately? Obv. NOT. Also, because I said I graduated this past May, why would I be in the middle of MY fall semester? (-1 for you). If this thread is so annoying, then why did you take the time out of your pathetic life to reply.....TWICE? And include all those pictures? Looks like it took a lot of effort on your behalf. Also, you obv. took the time to scan this thread to see where I mentioned that I graduated, which is taking up more of your time to read this "annoying" thread. i😕 Do yourself a favor and go find some strange..if you even know what that is. PS, thanks for those slides, I'll start studying them ASAP!!!!!! If I get an A in Histo, its all because of you.👍 Thanks everyone else for your advice.

 

[jay47]

Don't take histology, take Spanish. In fact, take it every year until you are completely fluent. I swear, being able to speak Spanish will benefit you more than any class you will every take. I have at least 25% of my patients who don't speak English, and if I couldn't communicate with them and they couldn't bring a translator, they wouldn't get any treatment at the school. You may hate every minute of it, but being bilingual (Spanish/English of course). There is literally almost an equal number of hispanic and white people in Texas (http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48000.html) so your situation may not be as important as mine, but if I couldn't speak Spanish, clinic would be MUCH more difficult.

 

[UBDent19]

Wheater's Functional Histology, Young
A Color Textbook of Histology, Gartner

I have enjoyed these two texts so far.

 

[UBDent19]

Hey DentalWorks!

Speaking of pharyngeal arches: are you guys learning Gross, including head & neck, in one semester over there in Michigan? We have 4 weeks (5 if you include the week for Thanksgiving break) to learn head & neck. I think its too little time to deeply understand the most complex (and important) anatomy of the body 🙁

 

[dentalWorks]

Hey DentalWorks!

Speaking of pharyngeal arches: are you guys learning Gross, including head & neck, in one semester over there in Michigan? We have 4 weeks (5 if you include the week for Thanksgiving break) to learn head & neck. I think its too little time to deeply understand the most complex (and important) anatomy of the body 🙁

our gross is split up into 2 terms (first term is only 2 credits ~ body without head&neck..... 2nd term is 4 credits of only head&neck which begins this January till first week of May)

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Don't take histology, take Spanish. In fact, take it every year until you are completely fluent. I swear, being able to speak Spanish will benefit you more than any class you will every take. I have at least 25% of my patients who don't speak English, and if I couldn't communicate with them and they couldn't bring a translator, they wouldn't get any treatment at the school. You may hate every minute of it, but being bilingual (Spanish/English of course). There is literally almost an equal number of hispanic and white people in Texas (http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48000.html) so your situation may not be as important as mine, but if I couldn't speak Spanish, clinic would be MUCH more difficult.

I have already had about 3 or 4 spanish classes (not quite bilingual yet), but that is a great idea. I will have to look into it. I used to go down to UPenn's main clinic and shadow the students because a family friend if a professor there, and a majority of their students were bilingual. UBDent, I will look into that also. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[UBDent19]

our gross is split up into 2 terms (first term is only 2 credits ~ body without head&neck..... 2nd term is 4 credits of only head&neck which begins this January till first week of May)

Sounds nice...we do one semester (6 credits). It includes everything from the abdomen up (no pelvis or lower extremities).