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Foundations of Pediatric Dental Care: Diagnosis, Planning, Behavior, and Restoration

Foundations of Pediatric Dental Care: Diagnosis, Planning, Behavior, and Restoration

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Professors

Target audience

General dentists; Pediatric dentists; Clinic owners & managers

Nb of lessons

10

Nb of modules

4

Course duration

3 h 55 min

Delivery method

Google Drive Link, Offline

Course Overview

This online course is designed for dentists looking to enhance their skills in pediatric dentistry. Over the course of 3 hours and 55 minutes, you will gain comprehensive knowledge in diagnosing, treatment planning, patient behavior, and restorative care for children. The course covers all key aspects of working with pediatric patients, from effective clinical exams to managing patient and parent behavior.

What You Will Gain:

  • Master the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment planning for pediatric patients.
  • Learn how to perform pediatric dental exams and utilize radiography.
  • Understand the principles of restorative care for children.
  • Develop strategies for managing children's behavior and interacting with their parents.
  • This course will equip you with the confidence and skills to work with children of all ages, creating a comfortable environment for treatment and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Full Course Program

Module 1. Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Sequencing Pediatric Patients

In this course, Dr. Psaltis will review critical aspects of diagnosing and treatment planning the pediatric patient. The viewer will better appreciate and understand how the patient's chronological age may differ from their dental age and how that will affect treatment planning and sequencing. He will also discuss the diagnostic factors such as likelihood of retention, mobility, airway, and condition of roots can impact the appropriate treatment plan.

Lesson 1 - Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Sequencing Pediatric Patients

Duration: 25 min

Module 2. The Pediatric Dental Exam

In this course, Dr. Psaltis helps practitioners understand how to stay curious during the pediatric exam to find common patterns that can lead to an accurate diagnosis. It reviews the correlation between clinical findings and the radiographic exam, including the infant exam.3 lessons:

  • Lesson 1 - Curiosity During the Clinical Exam
  • Lesson 2 - Pediatric Radiographic Examination
  • Lesson 3 - The Infant Exam

Duration: 1 h 38 min

Module 3. An Introduction to Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

This course will introduce the practitioner to several foundational concepts of pediatric dentistry as well as highlight the reasons why treating children is worthwhile for the practitioner and the patient. Dr. Psaltis will talk in detail about the uniqueness of pediatric dentistry as well as the typical treatment and prevention practice philosophies used in treating these types of patients. This course will discuss ways to not only educate the patient but also the parents, covering some of the questions that are frequently asked and ways to address them.3 lessons:

  • Lesson 1 - Why Treat Children
  • Lesson 2 - Philosophy of Treating the Pediatric Population
  • Lesson 3 - Overview of Essentials for Pediatric Dentistry

Duration: 23 min

Module 4. Behavioral Considerations for Pediatric Patients

This course will help the practitioner better understand and appreciate the sometimes forgotten, yet critical, components of behavior management of the pediatric patient population. Dr. Greg Psaltis will present the five key elements of pediatric behavior management to help the practitioner get the most out of the appointment. He will also discuss the best ways to manage parents to ensure a seamless experience for the pediatric patient.3 lessons:

  • Lesson 1 - Five Elements of Pediatric Behavior Management
  • Lesson 2 - Managing the Patient
  • Lesson 3 - Managing the Parent

Duration: 1 h 23 min

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