CURRICULUM
- Fundamentals of Paedodontics, case history, diagnosis and treatment planning,
- Dental Anatomy and Histology, Dental Radiology
- Growth and development, Development of dentition and Occlusion
- Preventive dentistry, Dental health education and School Dental Health programme
- Child psychology and behaviour management
- Dental care for children with special health care needs
- Pediatric Operative Dentistry, cariology and recent advances in Pediatric Dentistry
- Gingival and Periodontal diseases
- Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics and oral habits
- Management of Traumatic injuries in children and Pediatric Endodontics
- Minor oral surgical procedures in Pediatric Dentistry
- Aspect of management, administration and ethics
COMPETENCY
- Able to instill a positive attitude and behaviour in children towards oral health and understand the principles of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry from birth to adolescence
- Able to guide and counsel the parents in regards to various treatment modalities including different facets of Preventive Dentistry from birth to adolescence
- Able to treat dental diseases occurring in children & adolescents
- Able to manage children with special health care needs effectively and efficiently, with treatment tailored to the needs of individual conditions.