Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Discuss the scientific principles of sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis
Recognize the aims and benefits of pedodontics for children, dentists, and the nation. State the importance of primary teeth care
Describe the factors that influence the child’s behavior in the dental surgery and the different psychological management approaches
Describe the need for and the types of pre-medications and their application in clinical practice
Recognize and illustrate the morphological differences between the primary and permanent dentition and their significance in clinical practice
Describe the normal occlusion of pediatric patients at different ages
Recognize the different methods and techniques of pain control
Memorize the different designs of caries’ detection and removal
Identify the different restorative techniques and materials
Classify traumatic injuries and select the appropriate management for each class
Describe the different types of pulp therapy
Describe different methods of space analysis and state the possible management of different cases of space problems in both primary and mixed dentitions
Memorize the different types of periodontal diseases and their differential diagnosis
Recognize different treatment modalities for handicapped patients
Recognize the sequelae of untreated malocclusion and their influence on oral health
Recognize the interrelationship between orthodontics and other dental specialties
Recognize the iatrogenic effects in orthodontics
Identify the moral and ethical responsibility involved in the provision of care to individual patients and the community.

Intellectual skills

Make decisions regarding management of deep caries in both primary and permanent dentitions
Integrate personal, medical, and dental history together with clinical and radiographic finding to manage both immediate and delayed effects of traumatic injuries
Write a medical referral form for other specialties
Communicate with children and their families using appropriate communication skills
Show a caring and affectionate attitude towards children and their parents and respectful attitude towards dental staff
Adhere to health and safety regulations as they greatly affect dental practice and the environment.

Professional and practical skills

Clinically treat uncomplicated cases regarding cavity preparation and pulp therapy
Differentiate clinically between primary and permanent teeth
Detect and quantify caries using different caries indices
Detect and quantify inflammatory periodontal diseases using different periodontal indices
Interpret different types of X-rays for child dental patient
Perform appropriate cavity preparations and pulp therapy procedures for artificial and extracted teeth.