Minia University Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Pediatric Dentistry and Oral and Dental Public Health
Course specification
2. Course aim
Prepares the student to provide comprehensive dental care to his pediatric patients
Provides the student with experience in proper management, behavior modification and the ability to establish a positive attitude towards dental treatment in his young patients
Teaches students to recognize situation that require consultation with or referral to other health care professionals
Helps student to recognize predisposing and etiological factors for dental diseases that require intervention to promote oral health
3. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) a- Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of the program, the student should be able to:
a1. Identify principles of pathogenic mechanism and manifestation of child diseases which are of dental significance.
1- Course information
Course name : Pediatric Dentistry Academic year : 5th year
Number of units 3 Credit hours (Lecture hours: 2 , Practical hours :2) Code : PEDD-5
a2. Select the most suitable technique for management of children in dental practice
a3. Identify the principles of restorative dentistry for children
a4. Describe the basis of endodontic practice management in children.
a5. Memorize differences between children and adult that modify oral surgical practice for children.
a6. Recognize space maintenance problems in children and basis for management.
Identify periodontal problems in children and their management.
a7. Detect abnormal and pathological conditions, as well as the etiology b- Professional & Practical:
By the end of the program, the student should be able to:
b1. Perform clinical examination and formulate effective treatment planning.
b2. Perform a range of clinical procedures which are within the scope of general dentistry.
b3. Apply different local anesthetic techniques for children.
b4. Perform extraction of teeth and removal of roots when necessary.
b5.Perform of non-surgical periodontal treatment and monitor treatment b6. Prepare cavities and restore suitable restorative materials
b7. Perform different techniques of pulp therapy b7. Apply principles of space management.
b8.Manage traumatic dental injuries in children b9.Apply current infection control guidelines.
b10. Control different levels of patient's anxiety and apprehension in different age group.
C- Intellectual skills:
By the end of the program, the student should be able to:
C1.Integrate patient history, clinical examination and other investigation for patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
C2.Differentiate between normal and abnormal features that is particularly relevant to pediatric dental practice.
C3.Solve clinical problems related to dental practice by intellectual rigour and analytical thinking.
C4. Select the most appropriate treatment for a particular case.
C5. Predict developing abnormalities and weigh intervention against referral.
d- General and transferable skills:
By the end of the program, the student should be able to:
d1.Improve language, presentation and self-expression skills.
d2.Retrieve and evaluate information from different resources.
d3.Implement professional responsibility towards the community.
d4.Work effectively within a team d5.Practice self-evaluation and criticism.
d6.Implement critical thinking and problem solving skills.
d7. Adopt legal, ethical and professional rules.
d8.Practice self-learning for continuous improvement of professional knowledge.
d9.Improve social tolerance and ethical commitment.
4-Course contents
Topic No. of
Hours Lecture Tutorial/Practical Aims and benefits of
pedodontics 4 2 2
Chronology and morphology of
deciduous teeth 4 2 2
Dental examination of
the child 8 4 4
Radiographic examination of the
child 8 4 4
Child psychology
8 4 4
Management of potentially resistant
child 8 4 4
Local anesthesia for
pediatric patients 8 4 4
Restoration of primary
teeth 12 6 6
Management of deep carious lesions in
children 12 6 6
Rampant caries
4 2 2
Early childhood caries
4 2 2
Minor oral surgery in
children 6 2 4
Management of traumatic dental
injuries 12 6 6
Management of space
maintenance problems 10 6 4
Periodontal problems
in children 6 3 3
Management of
disabled children 6 3 3
5- learning and teaching
o Lectures to explain the underlying principles in which students are active participants
o Case study to teach student how to analyses information and reach proper diagnosis
o Practical sessions to apply those principles and to gain practical skill
o Writing a review paper to help the student to gain the skill of self learning and presentation
Facilities required for teaching and learning o Data show.
o Computers.
o Special clinics.
o Health education room with T.V, Videotapes , Posters and others
6- Course assessment
a - Assessment tools - Written quizzes/tests, multiple choice exams for continuous in course assessment and problem solving cases
- Clinic exam to test their ability to handle, examine child patients and formulate
treatment plane and to perform pulp therapy - Final written exam to assess their core theoretical knowledge
- Oral exam to assess their understanding, communication skills and problem-solving abilities
Assessment schedule Assessment 1: Written quizzes/test ,MCQ, problem solving week: 8,16,24th weeks Assessment 2 :Clinical exam 32th week
Assessment 3: Final written exam 35th week Assessment 4: Oral exam 38th week
Assessment marks distribution Semester work 20%
Practical examination 20%
Final written examination 50%
Oral examination 10%
7 -References and text books
1- Course notes
Hand outs prepared by the staff members of Pediatric Dentistry Department Faculty
of Dentistry,Minia University 2-Essential books (text books)
Mathewson, R J.and Primosch. R E : Fundamentals Of Pediatric Dentistry.
Quintessence publishing co.,1995.
Andlaw, R.J.and.Rock W.P :A manual Of Pediatric Dentistry, 4 th ed .Churchill Livingstone. ,1998.
3-Recommended books
McDonald , R. E.; Avery,D .R.and Dean J.A: Dentistry For The Child And Adolescent, 9 th ed. C.V Mosby, 2011.
Arathi Rao :Principles And Practice Of Pedodentics 3rd edition. Jaypee Brothers ,2012 .
4- Periodicals, web sites..etc
J.Am Dent Assoc.
J. Pediatir. Dent.
Course coordinator: Professor Nagwa Khattab
Head of Department: Professor Nagwa Khattab Date: 17/3/2015
