Dental Sciences 6- Pediatric Dentistry
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide notions of epidemiology and prevention of dentoparodontal diseases and of the correct management of patients in pediatric age.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to identify the oral pathologies typical of the pediatric patient and will know how to put in place adequate preventive strategies for the age.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge on Causes and Prevention of Dental Caries
Basic concepts of epidemiology in health care
Basic concepts of epidemiology in health care
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment method includes a written test consisting of two parts: a multiple-choice questionnaire and an open question.
Malattie odontostomatologiche
Course syllabus
The topics covered in the course are:
· Communicate with pediatric patients of different ages;
· Caries epidemiology in children;
· The etiology and treatment of early childhood caries;
· The efficacy of fluoride in caries prevention;
· Use of sealants in caries prevention;
· Principles of non-operative and operative treatment of dental caries;
· Developmental defects of dental tissues;
· Non-nutritive sucking
· Communicate with pediatric patients of different ages;
· Caries epidemiology in children;
· The etiology and treatment of early childhood caries;
· The efficacy of fluoride in caries prevention;
· Use of sealants in caries prevention;
· Principles of non-operative and operative treatment of dental caries;
· Developmental defects of dental tissues;
· Non-nutritive sucking
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures. All lesson slides are provided to students.
Teaching Resources
Limeback H. Odontoiatria Preventiva Integrata Editore: Emsi ISBN: 9788886669955
Scienze tecniche mediche e applicate
Course syllabus
Professional oral hygiene techniques and communication with the pediatric patient
Management of the pediatric patient
Management of the pediatric patient
Teaching methods
Clinical experiences with paediatric patients
Teaching Resources
Limeback H. Odontoiatria Preventiva Integrata Editore: Emsi ISBN: 9788886669955
Malattie odontostomatologiche
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cagetti Maria Grazia
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Cagetti Maria Grazia
Scienze tecniche mediche e applicate
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 2
Practicals - Exercises: 50 hours
Professor:
Malerba Angela
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Malerba AngelaProfessor(s)