Class topics Dentistry - Histology

WINTER SEMESTER 2026/2027

October 12    

Seminar: Microscope, histological technique.

Practical class: Various cell types.

 

October 19    

Seminar: Electron microscope.

Practical class: Compartments of cells and their function.

 

October 26     

Seminar: Nucleus ultrastructure.

Practical class: Cell division.

 

November 2  

Seminar: Structure and function of epithelial tissue.

Practical class: Epithelial tissue, glands.

 

November 9

Seminar: Types and function of connective tissue proper and adipose tissue.

Practical class: Connective tissue proper and adipose tissue, structure.

 

November 16

Seminar: Structure of cartilage and bone.

Practical class: Cartilage and bone.                         

 

November 23

Seminar: Development of various types of bone tissue; rebuilding of bones.

Practical class: Bone formation.                    

 

November 30

Seminar: Structure, organization and function of peripheral and central nervous system.

Practical class: Nervous tissue. Peripheral nervous system.

 

December 7

Seminar: Structure, organization and function of muscular tissue.

Practical class: Muscle.

 

December 14    

Seminar: Formation of particular types of blood cells.

Practical class: Blood and bone marrow.

 

January 4   

Seminar: Structure of vessels with particular emphasis on function of endothelial cells.

Practical class: Circulatory system.

 

January 11

Seminar: Discussion and demonstration of histological slides – General Histology.

Practical class: Practical intermediate examination in General Histology

 

January 18

Intermediate examination in General Histology – MCQ test            

RETAKE: January 29, 2027 – 9:00 am

 

January 25  

Seminar: Hormones produces by the hypophysis, regulation by the hypothalamus.

Practical class: Endocrine glands.


SPRING SEMESTER 2026/2027

February 22  

Seminar: Structure of female reproductive system and its hormonal regulation.

Practical class: Female reproductive system.

 

March 1          

Seminar: Structure of male reproductive system and hormone regulation.

Practical class: Male reproductive system.

 

March 8         

Seminar: Structure of the immune system, types of lymphocytes, lymphokines.

Practical class: Immune system.

 

March 15   

Intermediate examination in Embryology - MCQ test              

RETAKE: April 2, 2027 – 8:00 am

 

March 22      

Seminar: Development and structures of the tooth. Oral cavity mucosa and periodontal ligament.

Practical class: Gastro-intestinal system, part 1.

 

April 5    

Seminar: Glands in stomach and intestines, structure and function.

Practical class: Gastro-intestinal system, part 2.

 

April 12        

Seminar: Relationship between structure and function of the liver.

Practical class: Gastro-intestinal system, part 3.

 

April 19          

Intermediate examination in Histological structure of the oral cavity – MCQ test

RETAKE: April 30, 2027 – 9:00 am

 

April 26  

Seminar: Upper and distal respiratory tract.

Practical class: Respiratory system.

 

May 10       

Seminar: Relationship between nephrons and blood vessels.

Practical class: Urinary system.

 

May 17         

Seminar: Structure and function of skin, development of the mammary gland. The sense organs. Structure of the eye.

Practical class: Skin & its appendages, mammary gland. Eye ball.

 

May 24          

Intermediate examination in Microscopic Anatomy– MCQ test       

RETAKE: June 4, 2027 – 9:00 am

 

May 31

Seminar: Discussion and demonstration of histological slides - Microscopic anatomy.

Practical class: Practical intermediate examination in Microscopic anatomy.

 

June 7

Seminar: Discussion before the Final examination.  

Practical class: Demonstration of histological slides before the Final examination.  

 


LECTURES  

The Lectures will be performed on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. in the seminar room

  • 22 February - Ewa Jankowska Steifer Associate Professor - Embryology – Fertilization, implantation, embryo development up to 4th week.    
  • 1 March - Ewa Jankowska Steifer Associate Professor - Embryology - Body cavities, fetal membranes, placenta development.
  • 8 March - Ewa Jankowska Steifer Associate Professor - Embryology - Facial development, role of neutral crest cells in tooth development. Clinical correlations.
  • 22 March - Ewa Jankowska Steifer Associate Professor - Oral mucosa. Salivary glands.
  • 2 April 9:45!!! - Paweł Włodarski Professor - Development of tooth.
  • 9 April - Paweł Włodarski Professor - Enamel
  • 9 April - Paweł Włodarski Professor - Dentin and pulp.
  • 12 April - Artur Kamiński Professor - Bone of alveolar process. Temporomandibular joint, dental implants.
  • 16 April - Paweł Włodarski Professor - Cementum and periodontal ligament
  • 16 April - Paweł Włodarski Professor - Tooth eruption.

MCQ test 

Intermediates examinations in General histology:

  • January 18, 2027  - Theoretical (MCQ)
  • January 29, 2027 (Friday) - Retake of the theoretical (MCQ)

Intermediates examinations in Embryology:

  • March 15, 2027 - Theoretical (MCQ)
  • April 2, 2027 (Friday) - Retake of the theoretical (MCQ)

Intermediates examinations in Histological structure of the oral cavity:

  • April 19, 2027 - Theoretical (MCQ)
  • April 30, 2027 (Friday) - Retake of the theoretical (MCQ)

Intermediates examinations in Microscopic anatomy:

  • May 24, 2027 - Theoretical (MCQ)
  • June 4, 2027 (Friday) - Retake of the theoretical (MCQ)

Final examination

  • Practical part:  29.06.2027 (Tuesday);
  • Theoretical part (MCQ ): 30.06.2027
     

The retake final examination: 02.09.2027; 09.09.2027