Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry: Caries Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (DWD22FEB23b)

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Mandatory: Dentist

This course aims to instruct on contemporary approaches to oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for children, with special emphasis on planning and delivery of preventive care.

• Conducting effective oral health assessment and oral health review for children
• Understanding and interpreting the diagnosis
• Understanding the role of risk assessment and constructing appropriate treatment plans
• Designing and delivering an appropriate preventive plan for individual child patients

• Gain knowledge of both local and national oral health epidemiology
• Be familiar with national caries prevention guidelines
• Gain further knowledge of caries diagnosis
• Enhance skills on taking bitewing radiographs in child patients
• Improve skills in taking comprehensive histories to enable holistic care of child patients
• Be aware of national periodontal screening guidelines
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of how to design and deliver appropriate oral health prevention plans for children
• Improve oral health assessment and treatment planning skills for caries in the primary dentition to the standard expected of a Level 2 practitioner
• Be aware of the evidence base concerning caries management in children