Introduction to pediatric dentistry
- Course Code :
PEDO721
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2025/2026
- Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Aim of the course
Course Contents
• Introduction to pediatric dentistry
• Chronology and age determination in children
• Eruption and life cycle of primary and permanent teeth
• Morphology of primary and permanent teeth and their clinical significance
• Non pharmacological behavior management
• Oral and dental aspects of child abuse and neglect
• Radiographic examination in children
• Advanced radiographic techniques for children
• Nutrition and dental health
Theoretical:
Seminars
Lectures
Problem based learning
Assignments
Clinical:
Clinical requirements cases
Teaching and Learning Methods for special needs students
a) Course Notes
Handouts of presentations
b) Essential Books (Text Books)
c) Recommended Books
Comprehensive preventive dentistry
Preventive and community dentistry
d) Scientific periodicals,bulletins,etc...
American academy of pediatric dentistry guidelines