Dental Sciences 6- Pediatric Dentistry
A.Y. 2023/2024
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge on Causes and Prevention of Dental CariesBasic 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. In the multiple choice, the knowledge regarding the behavioral approach to the child, caries risk assessment, caries and gingivitis prevention in pediatric patient are evaluated. In the open question a clinical situation is presented. The student is asked to identify risk factors for oral health and to describe which treatments at the dental unit and at home the student would adopt to reduce the risk of caries and gingivitis. No supporting material is required for the test. The result of the test is transmitted through the university's online services. Students can request a meeting with the professor to be able to see the corrections of their questionnaire and to discuss their mistakes.
Oral diseases and dentistry
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
Applied medical techniques
Course syllabus
Evaluation method and caries risk and medical approach
Professional oral hygiene techniques and communication with the pediatric patient
Pediatric patient management
Enamel defects and development - MIH
Oral Hygiene in Pregnancy
Professional oral hygiene techniques and communication with the pediatric patient
Pediatric patient management
Enamel defects and development - MIH
Oral Hygiene in Pregnancy
Teaching methods
Classroom lectrures
Teaching Resources
Materiale didattico fornito a lezione - Limeback H. Odontoiatria Preventiva Integrata Editore
Applied medical techniques
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Parisi Luca
Oral diseases and dentistry
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cagetti Maria Grazia
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