Clinical Activity V

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S (edição n.º 1)

Cycles of Study/Courses

Teaching language

Objectives

The course aims at training and training in accordance with the internationally accepted standards and adequately regulated to the specialty of pediatric dentistry .

At the end of the course, the student should be competent for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. For this purpose should be able: - In all areas of pediatric dentistry care for the child growth and development. - The oral needs of conventional child and child with special needs, from birth to adolescence. - To continue to acquire knowledge and skills related to their specialty, throughout his professional life. - To investigate in clinical areas and basic science specialty. - To collaborate in multidisciplinary teams that aim to child health. - To teach oral health care for both children and their caregivers such as Doctors Dentists and member general staff of the health care team. - To exercise the specialty with high professional and ethical standards. - To act as an expert in pediatric dentistry and matters relating thereto.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Program

Pediatric Dentistry is one of the specialized areas of dentistry recognized and regulated at European level. In Portugal, obtaining the title of specialist in Pediatric Dentistry by the Order of Dentists is necessarily preceded by minimum theoretical-practical training in a university department or higher education unit lasting at least 3 years and with prior recognition of suitability by the Order. of Dentists (OMD).

The need for specialized training in this curricular unit of dental medicine is internationally recognized, as both scientific evidence and clinical experience demonstrate that the acquisition of clinical skills in the area of ​​Pediatric Dentistry requires additional theoretical and practical education after completing pre-service studies. -graduates who meet specific requirements and criteria.

During the course, special attention is devoted to the development of a scientific and professional attitude, the interpretation of scientific literature and research activities, as well as the oral and written presentation of the results of clinical and research work.

In addition to the mandatory theoretical subjects, students will actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of child patients with different types of pathologies.

Diagnose and treat or appropriately refer to unique conditions in the primary dentition including also the developing permanent dentition, but not limited to:

Loss of teeth and their relationship with the anterior and posterior space. Temporary or permanent crowding and irregularity of teeth. Oral habits.

Ectopic eruption.

Anterior/posterior crossbite.

Diastema closure using simple fixed or removable appliances. Diagnose the correct fit to refer the patient to an orthodontist. Techniques used for the orthodontic treatment of malocclusions.

Treatment Plan e- Discussion of Clinical Cases

Mandatory literature

Teaching methods and learning activities

Accompaniment of students during clinical practice. Organization of the process of each patient in Pediatric Dentistry

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Evaluation Type

Assessment Components

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Eligibility for exams

Please consult the UP regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade