Jul 01, 2025  
2023-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2026 Academic Catalog

PDY 1290 - Pediatric Dentistry


In this introductory course, the students will learn the importance of collecting data and evaluating the patient’s demographic and socio-economic factors that affect his oral health status to formulate an individualized treatment plan for the patient and his caregivers. The importance of a Pediatric Oral Health Assessment, its preventive services, and anticipatory guidance will be emphasized during the course. In addition, students will obtain and identify the basic and advanced child behavior techniques used in Pediatric Dentistry to achieve dental treatment for the patient in the dental setting. Throughout the course, topics on informed consent, pharmacologic management for pain, infection, and prophylaxis will be discussed, along with signs of child abuse and neglect.