Pedodontics (PEDO)

Introduction to basic restorative and preventive techniques on children. Includes lecture, preclinic technique, and clinical exposure to children.

Detailed instruction in restorative procedures, pulpal therapy, child management, trauma and diagnosis.

The application of the knowledge and skills gained in Pedodontics 8752 to patients, including examination diagnosis treatment planning, preventive procedures, full range restorative services, arch-length maintenance and recall. Competency is expected to increase as the student progresses through this and subsequent courses.

Physiologic effects, indications, and dosages of drugs used for young patients to modify behavior and to manage oral infections; the etiology of periodontal disease in children; complex treatment planning for children.

May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. A continuation of 9751.

Prerequisites: None Special topics

Prerequisites: None A continuation of PEDO 8491.

A continuation of 9764. Increased independence and improved clinical judgment expected.

A continuation of 9766. Complete independence and sound clinical judgment expected.

Practice teaching pedodontics second year students preclinical laboratory instruction. Under the instruction of the regular course director, the students will assist the second year students in the pedodontics preclinical laboratory.