Introduction to Paediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Management

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. recognise developmental milestones; 2. describe the eruption sequence; 3. discuss the differences between the adult and primary dentition; 4. identify the various methods of promoting positive behavior in children; and 5. explain other methods of managing behaviour in children.

General and dental developmental milestones in children, and the differences between management in the adult and in the child. Eruption of teeth, and the difference between the adult and child dentition. Principles of child psychology, non-pharmacological and pharmacological options for behavior management and pain control. Introduction to paediatric dentistry. Milestones in child development. Development of the dentition. Review of clerkship with bias to paediatric dentistry. Child psychology. Pain control for children. Non- pharmacological management. Pharmacological management.