Dental Sciences 6- Pediatric Dentistry
A.Y. 2024/2025
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 Caries
Basic concepts of epidemiology in health care
Basic knowledge on head and neck anatomy
Basic concepts of epidemiology in health care
Basic knowledge on head and neck anatomy
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment involves a written test consisting of two parts: closed multiple-choice questions and questions with a true or false answer. The multiple-choice questions assess the theoretical knowledge acquired on the behavioral approach to the young patient, evaluation of caries risk, and caries and gingival disease prevention in children Questions with true or false as a possible answer test knowledge more specifically related to practical/therapeutic actions to be implemented both at the dental chair and at home. There are no materials to be used during the test. The test result is transmitted via the university's online services. The test is corrected at the end of the examination, and, upon request, the corrected test is shown, and any errors are clarified.
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;
· Prevention and treatment of gingivitis in children;
· 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;
· Eating disorders and oral health
· Communicate with pediatric patients of different ages;
· Caries epidemiology in children;
· The etiology and treatment of early childhood caries;
· Prevention and treatment of gingivitis in children;
· 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;
· Eating disorders and oral health
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
Slides 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:
Bonta' Giuliana
Oral diseases and dentistry
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cagetti Maria Grazia
Professor(s)