Health care needs children
- Course Code :
PEDO722
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2025/2026
- Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Aim of the course
Course Contents
• Definition of CSHCN
• Types and classifications of special health care needs children
• Epidemiology
• Challenges for CSHCN
• General and dental considerations
• Children’s oral health programs
• Preventive and treatment therapies
• AAPD guidelines
Theoretical:
Seminars
Lectures
Problem based learning
Assignments
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