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- 1. INTRODUCTION TO PEDODONTICS Presented By: Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh
- 2. Pedodontics ?? Pedo Pais (Greek) child Dontics + study of the tooth Pedodontics or Pediatric dentistry is synonymous with dentistry for
- 3. 3 DEFINITION American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (1999): Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive, preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
- 4. 4 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 1737 GERAULDY Writes about theories of tooth eruption and exfoliation 1763 JOSEPH HURLOCK Published first book on children’s dentistry 1764 ROBERT BUNON (FATHER OF PEDODONTICS) Reiterates the importance of deciduous dentition
- 5. 5 EVOLUTION OF PEDODONTICS IN INDIA In India 1st dental college was started by the name of “Calcutta Dental College & Hospital” in the year 1920 by Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed. Known as “Father of dentistry in India” Also known as “Grand old man of dentistry”.
- 6. 6 1950- Pedodontics was first introduced in Government College, Amritsar 1967- KGMC, Lucknow was the second institute to introduce the specialty 1978- Introduced in the undergraduate curriculum in 1979- Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry was formed EVOLUTION OF PEDODONTICS IN INDIA Cont.….
- 7. 7 THE NEED FOR PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY • Hippocrates in the 5th B.C talked about the differences between the child and the adult. • In the 4th Century A.D. Celsius recognized that the child must be treated differently from an adult.
- 8. 8 A child differs from an adult in various ways : Physical Emotional and psychological Consideration of behavior Type of treatment Dentist patient relationship Parent dentist relationship
- 9. Objectives of Pedodontics Maintain functioning, esthetics and arch integrity of the primary dentition. Treatment and prevention of dental caries in primary and young permanent teeth. Child dental health care education to parents. Providing for patients' immediate dental needs and initiating good attitudes towards dental health
- 10. Importance of Pedodontics Special importance in preventing tooth decay. Maintenance of primary teeth (baby teeth) until they are naturally lost. Serves as an educational resource for parents.
- 11. 11 DENTIST PATIENT RELATIONSHIP – The dentist must be able to handle children well. – Perform to the best of his ability
- 12. 12 PARENT DENTIST RELATIONSHIP – Dentist should be able to convince the parents that good dentistry for children is an investment in future health – Good dentistry does not begin at dental chair, it begins at home in – Proper oral hygiene – Adequate diet – Carbohydrate restriction – Participating in community programs
- 13. 13 CONSIDERATION OF BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT – The means by which dental health team effectively and efficiently performs treatment for a child and simultaneously instills a positive dental attitude in the child (Wright, 1975) – It can also be considered as an attempt to alter the child’s behavior and emotion in a beneficial manner according to the laws of society
- 14. 14 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • When rendering services of any kind to Children one has to determine : • What is best for the Child at that moment? • What is best for the Adult into whom the Child will eventually grow? • Health of the Child as a whole • Prevention of Oral diseases • Restoring the mouth to good health
- 15. 15 RATIONALE OF PEDODONTICS • Maintenance of proper dental health in child. Children are the key to the future. The future adult dental health depends on the dental healthcare of childhood. • Children require special dental care at all ages because they are unique physically and psychologically.
- 18. MCQs 18
- 19. MCQ 1 19 Who is known as Father of Pedodontics: a) BR Vacher b) Robert Bunon c) R Ahmed d) Joseph Herlock
- 20. MCQ 2 20 Father of Pedodontics in India is: a) BR Vacher b) Robert Bunon c) R Ahmed d) A Tewari
- 21. MCQ 3 21 Who published first book on children’s dentistry: a) Samuel D Harris b) Gerauldy c) Joseph Herlock d) Pierre Fauchard
- 22. MCQ 4 22 Pediatric Treatment triangle was given by: a) HG White b) GZ Wright c) ZG Whiltz d) GH Whither
- 23. MCQ 5 23 Which of the following is true regarding Pediatric dentistry: a) It is an age defined specialty b) It is an gender defined specialty c) Manage only primary dentition d) Do not treat infants and special children
- 24. MCQ 6 24 Who is known as “Grand old man of Dentistry”: a) Dr. B R Vacher b) Dr. Robert Bunon c) Dr. Joseph Hurlock d) Dr. R Ahmed
- 25. MCQ 7 25 Pedodontics was included in the UG curriculum in: a) 1976 b) 1978 c) 1980 d) 1982
- 26. MCQ 8 26 Who is the focus of attention in Pedodontic triangle: a) Dentist b) Child c) Parents d) Society
- 27. MCQ 9 27 Which of the following parameter was added in modified Pedodontic triangle: a) Child b) Parents c) Society d) Dentist
- 28. MCQ 10 28 What is the position of the child in the Pedodontic triangle: a) Center b) Apex c) Base d) All of the above
- 29. Thank You