Themes of Pediatric Dentistry VI

Code:

EODP054

Acronym:

TO VI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S (edição n.º 1)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Curso de Especialização
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EODP	3	EODP - Study Plan 2014/2015	3	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ETHICS



 



Organization Department:

- model of an office of pediatric dentistry both in the private practice and in the hospital.



- equipment and instruments used in said consultation.



- recruitment, selection and preparation of auxiliary staff



- financing and administration of a Pediatric Dentistry consultation.



- public relations.



 



Use of computers:

- use of computers in clinical pediatric dentistry and patient organization.



 



Ergonomics:

 - optimal position of the patient, practitioner, assistant and place of instruments to carry out special clinical tasks.



- more efficient sequence for performing special clinical methods.



 



4.Legal Legislation:



- rules and laws that apply to the practice of Pediatric Dentistry



- responsibility and services vulnerable to malpractice lawsuits.



- insurance necessary for clinical practice.



- procedures to follow when undergoing judicial proceedings.



Professional ethics:

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan:



  



The baby and the child

Evaluation of information by interview and parental advice regarding:



- prenatal, natal and neonatal history.



- development history.



- medical history.



- dental history.



-evaluation of oral hygiene.



-Risk factors in the development of dental caries.



-suckling habit and risk of early development of malocclusions.



- food history.



- social situation.



- examine the baby and child in a non-threatening way.



- differentiate oral tumors and cysts, including Epstein's pearls, Bohn's nodules, congenital epulides, lymphangiomas.



- diagnose immature teeth (natal and neonatal dentition).



- diagnose and treat baby bottle cavities and other types of cavities.



- treat oral candidiasis and primary herpetic stomatitis.



- deal with emergencies; related to trauma, as well as non-traumatic situations.



- intra and extra oral radiographs.



- clinical implications of an early birth.



- child abuse / neglect.



- pathological conditions and abnormalities that can be diagnosed by radiographs.



- methods and risks involved in pediatric radiographs.



- digital radiographs and other imaging techniques.



 



From 3 to 6 years

- examine this group taking into account:



- behavioral assessment.



- extra oral exam.



- intra oral examination.



- consider any preventive measure.



- assess oral hygiene and risks of developing cavities.



- diagnose oral motor function.



- diagnose and deal with early loss or replacement of primary dentition.

 diagnose early signs of malocclusion.



- diagnose pulp conditions.



 



From 6 to 12 years old

 - diagnose the need for preventive measures related to oral health, sealants, nutrition and intake of fluoride.



- evaluate the development of occlusion.



- prevent and treat trauma.



- participate in health care decisions.



- diagnosis and orthodontic treatment plans.



Over 12 years of age and adolescence

- diagnose early signs of periodontitis.



- assessing growth and development.



- dysfunction of the temporomandibular ligaments.



- sexual abuse.



- illicit drug use.



- eating disorders.

Mandatory literature

Guedes-Pinto A.C.; Conduta clínica e psicologia em odontologia pediátrica. ISBN: 85-2-000041-X
Guedes-Pinto, Antonio Carlos; Odontopediatria. ISBN: 85-7288-410-6
Leache, Elena Barbería; Odontopediatria. ISBN: 84-458-0358-1
David José Casimiro de Andrade; Relatório Pedagógico

Teaching methods and learning activities

Oral presentations.

keywords

Health sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	60,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	90,00
Estudo autónomo	35,00
Frequência das aulas	10,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

Please consult the UP regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

60%-article, 30%  evaluation of students works 10%- presence in lessons