Course Description
This is a one semester clinical course during the 6th year. Dealing with complex problems facing the students at dental office which include management of disabilities and medically compromised patients. In addition to the considerations must be taken to prevent and manage medical and dental emergencies in pediatric clinic. It consists of didactic and clinical components. The didactic component covers the theoretical aspects of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry while the clinical component covers case management and presentation of pediatric patient.
Main Objectives
The focus of this course will be on preparing the future dentist in dealing with advanced issues in pediatric dentistry; issues such as treatment under general anesthesia, managing dental trauma and responding to medical emergencies in the dental setting. Students will be expected to manage the child patient comprehensively, encompassing behavior management, comprehensive treatment planning and completing all required dental treatment and needs.
During clinical sessions, students will be asked questions pertaining to the dental treatments and procedures. Students are therefore expected to be knowledgeable in all anticipated clinical procedures to be performed. Students will benefit from the clinical manual in preparing for each clinical session.
The primary goal of this course is to guide students in providing comprehensive dental treatment for children from 6 through 12 years. Comprehensive treatment provided places emphasis on patient education, management, treatment planning, and prevention of dental disease as well as preventive and interceptive orthodontic care.
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Course ID: PDS 642
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 4 | 4 | PDS 561 - BDS 431 |
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