PEDS 730 Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry

Credits: 2
This course includes didactic and preclinical laboratory sessions which will provide students with the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge via a cased-based curriculum. The course will act as a pre-requisite for assigned pediatric care in the third year. Through small-group discussions, case presentations, and case-based laboratory projects, students will display competency in the following areas:

Communication and documentation
Patient assessment, diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, prognosis, and informed consent based on the patient’s risk assessment
Disease prevention, caries management, restoration, and extractions
Pulp therapy for primary and young permanent dentition
Management of developing occlusion
Dental emergencies
Pain and anxiety control
Medically complex and special health care needs patients
Behavior management
Identify when a referral is indicated

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit