A program designed for professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge on the techniques and diagnostic tools most commonly used today in pediatric patients"

The updating of knowledge is a key axis in the adequate performance of dental practice. At early ages, the appearance of caries and other dental trauma, typical of this stage of human development, is of great relevance for the professional due to its constant detection in the dental office. Despite the scientific debate about the appearance of this pathology at an early age, it is associated with social, cultural and economic characteristics of the population and even with the bottle habit, bacterial plaque or oral hygiene habits. This controversy, as well as the different pathologies that the professional must face, will be dealt with in depth in this Postgraduate diploma.

For 6 months, students studying this program will be able to update their knowledge on the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, as well as the pathology and therapeutics of dental caries, the diagnosis of dental trauma and the pathology and therapeutics of dental pulp. All this with multimedia content enriched by video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, interactive summaries and real clinical cases provided by specialized professionals who integrate this teaching.

A program in which, in addition, the professional will have essential readings on scientific studies, activities and assessment and self-assessment exercises, which will allow them to know the progress made during the program.

In this way, TECH offers the opportunity to all dental professionals to comfortably study a Postgraduate diploma whenever and wherever they wish. All you need is a computer or tablet with an internet connection to connect to the virtual platform and access the entire syllabus from the beginning. In this way, without attendance or fixed schedules, students can distribute the course load according to their needs. This will allow you to combine high-level education with other areas of your life.

And to round off an academic experience of the highest level, the program includes, in addition to a broad and specialized teaching staff in the area, the participation of a figure of recognized prestige in the international field of Pediatric Dentistry. He has agreed to collaborate with TECH for the advancement of the profession, preparing 10 exclusive masterclasses in which he will share his strategies for success, as well as the techniques that have placed him at the top of the sector based on the continued harvest of successes in child and adolescent dental therapy.

A Postgraduate Diploma that will allow you to delve into the different techniques used in pulp therapy, as well as the possible obturation materials"

This Postgraduate diploma in Comprehensive Dental Pathology and Therapeutics in Pediatric Patients contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Dentistry
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will have the support of an unparalleled teaching team, as well as the guidance of a professional of international prestige in the field of Pediatric Dentistry through 10 exclusive Masterclasses"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive knowledge programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A 100% online teaching where you can delve into dental caries and its approach in patients at an early age"

A Postgraduate diploma aimed at professionals seeking quality education compatible with other areas of their lives"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has been developed by a specialized teaching team, in which throughout the 500 teaching hours that make up this program, the key concepts of the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry will be developed. Likewise, throughout the 4 modules that make up this syllabus, students will be able to renew their knowledge on the pathology of dental caries, trauma and the pathology and therapy of the dental pulp. All this with the most innovative teaching material in the academic field and with a teaching system, based on the reiteration of content, which allows students to advance in a more natural way.

A comprehensive syllabus that will allow you to delve into the most recent studies on caries and dental trauma in children"

Module 1. Pediatric Dentistry: Basics
1.1. Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry

1.1.1. What is Pediatric Dentistry and What is the Role of the Pediatric Dentist in Today’s Dentistry?
1.1.2. Vision and Objectives of the Pediatric Dentist
1.1.3. Historic Evolution of Pediatric Dentistry
1.1.4. Comprehensive Care of the Pediatric Patient
1.1.5. Differences Between Pediatric Dentistry and Other Dental Specialities. Differences between Pediatric and Adult Patients
1.1.6. Characteristics of an "Ideal" Pediatric Dentist and the Future Challenges of Pediatric Dental Care

1.2. Clinical Examination in Pediatric Dentistry

1.2.1. First Visit in Pediatric Dentistry: Objectives, Requirements and Tools
1.2.2. Medical History: Objective, Fundamentals and Structure
1.2.3. Clinical Examination: Objective, Characteristics and Structure
1.2.4. Extraoral Clinical Examination
1.2.5. Intraoral Clinical Examination
1.2.6. Oral Hygiene Evaluation
1.2.7. Diet Evaluation

1.3. Radiological Examination and Complementary Tests

1.3.1. Radiological Tests

1.3.1.1. Advantages Types
1.3.1.2. Extraoral X-Rays: Lateral Skull Orthopantomography, Wrist X-ray: Objectives
1.3.1.3. Advantages Indicated Time of Execution and Disadvantages
1.3.1.4. Intraoral X-Rays. Bitewing, Periapical and Occlusal X-Rays: Objectives, Indications, Advantages, Disadvantages and Materials Criteria: Age and Risk of Caries

1.3.2. Complementary Tests

1.3.2.1. Laboratory Tests: Usefulness
1.3.2.2. Study Models: Indications
1.3.2.3. Clinical Images: Advantages

1.4. Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

1.4.1. The Diagnostic Process. Concept
1.4.2. Information: Need and Requirement
1.4.3. Provisional Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis and Definitive Diagnosis
1.4.4. Therapeutic Process: Objectives
1.4.5. Adequate Treatment: Rationale, Requirements, Objectives and Phases

1.4.5.1. Immediate Phase (Urgent Measures)
1.4.5.2. Systemic Phase (Medical Alerts)
1.4.5.3. Preparatory Phase (Preventive Measures)
1.4.5.4. Corrective Phase (Operative Dentistry)
1.4.5.5. Maintenance Phase
1.4.5.6. Schedule or Appointment-Based Planning: Importance

1.5. Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Dentition, Eruption and Dental Occlusion

1.5.1. Chronology of Human Dentition. Importance
1.5.2. Nolla’s Phases of Dental Development
1.5.3. Morphology of Temporary Dentition. Importance Features
1.5.4. Differences Between Temporary (TT) and Permanent Teeth (PT)
1.5.5. General Characteristics of the Temporal Incisor Group
1.5.6. Clinical Repercussions of the Differences Between TT and PT
1.5.7. General Characteristics of the Temporal Canine Group
1.5.8. General Characteristics of the Temporal Molar Group

1.6. Nomenclature and Dental Identification Systems

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Guide for the Identification of Teeth. Shape and Color, Presence of Mamelons, Eruption Status, Chronological Age and History of Premature Extractions
1.6.3. Primary and Permanent Dentition Nomenclature
1.6.4. Dental Identification Systems

1.6.4.1. International System or FDI
1.6.4.2. Universal or American System
1.6.4.3. Zsigmondy or Palmer System
1.6.4.4. Haderup or German System

Module 2. Dental Trauma. Diagnosis and Therapeutics

2.1. Diagnosis, Classification and Examination of the Traumatized Patient
2.2. Fracture Management in Young Teeth
2.3. Luxation Management in Young Teeth
2.4. Avulsion Management in Young Teeth
2.5. Trauma Management in Temporary Teeth

Module 3. Dental Pulp Pathology and Treatment

3.1. Pulp Pathology in Temporary Dentition (TD)

3.1.1. Peculiarities of Temporary Teeth in Relation to Pulp Involvement
3.1.2. Post-Eruptive Evolution of Primary Teeth Pulp
3.1.3. Characteristics of the Dentin-Pulp Organ in TT
3.1.4. Diagnosis

3.1.4.1. General Factors: Pathologies That Contraindicate Pulp Capillary Treatment
3.1.4.2. Regional Factors
3.1.4.3. Local Factors

3.1.5. History of Pain

3.1.5.1. Stimulated, Thermal/Chemical, Intermittent Pain
3.1.5.2. Spontaneous, Nocturnal, Prolonged Pain
3.1.5.3. Clinical Examination: of Mucosa, Teeth. Reliability of Pulp Vitality Tests
3.1.5.4. Radiological Examination: Information it Provides
3.1.5.5. Classification

3.1.5.5.1. Conditioning Factors in Children
3.1.5.5.2. Healthy Pulp: Characteristics and Radiology
3.1.5.5.3. Reversible Pulpitis: Characteristics and Radiology
3.1.5.5.4. Irreversible Pulpitis: Characteristics and Radiology
3.1.5.5.5. Pulp Necrosis: Characteristics and Radiology

3.2. Pulp Therapeutics in Temporary Teeth

3.2.1. Pulp Protection

3.2.1.1. Indications. Objectives

3.2.2. Indirect Pulp Treatment

3.2.2.1. Indications
3.2.2.2. Objectives
3.2.2.3. Keys
3.2.2.4. Procedure

3.2.3. Pulpotomy

3.2.3.1. Concept
3.2.3.2. Objective
3.2.3.3. Indications and Contraindications
3.2.3.4. Drugs That Act on the Pulp: Types and Mode of Action
3.2.3.5. Procedure
3.2.3.6. Remnant Crown Reconstruction

3.2.4. Pulpectomy

3.2.4.1. Concept
3.2.4.2. Objective
3.2.4.3. Indications and Contraindications
3.2.4.4. Canal Sealing Materials Requirements, Types and Mode of Action

3.2.5. Procedure
3.2.6. Remnant Crown Reconstruction

3.3. Pulp Pathology in Young Permanent Teeth (YPT)

3.3.1. Assessment of Pulp Status

3.3.1.1. Background
3.3.1.2. Clinical Examination
3.3.1.3. Radiographical Examination
3.3.1.4. Vitality Tests
3.3.1.5. Direct Pulp Evaluation

3.3.2. Establishing the Prognosis of the Affected Tooth

3.4. Pulp Therapeutics in Young Permanent Teeth

3.4.1. Indirect Pulp Coating

3.4.1.1. Objectives
3.4.1.2. Contraindications
3.4.1.3. Procedure
3.4.1.4. Criteria for Success or Failure of the Treatment in Its Evolution

3.4.2. Direct Pulp Coating

3.4.2.1. Objectives
3.4.2.2. Contraindications
3.4.2.3. Procedure
3.4.2.4. Criteria for Success or Failure of the Treatment in Its Evolution

3.4.3. Apex Formation

3.4.3.1. Objectives
3.4.3.2. Contraindications
3.4.3.3. Procedure
3.4.3.4. Periodic Controls
3.4.3.5. Criteria for Success or Failure of the Treatment in Its Evolution

3.4.4. Apexogenesis

3.4.4.1. Objectives
3.4.4.2. Contraindications
3.4.4.3. Procedure
3.4.4.4. Periodic Controls
3.4.4.5. Criteria for Success or Failure of the Treatment in Its Evolution

Module 4. Dental Caries Pathology and Treatment

4.1. Dental Caries. Etiology, Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations

4.1.1. Concept of Caries Disease
4.1.2. Host-Related Factors: Teeth and Saliva
4.1.3. Etiological Factors of Caries Disease

4.1.3.1. Host-Related Factors: Teeth and Saliva
4.1.3.2. Factors Related to Plaque Microbiology
4.1.3.3. Diet-Related Factors: Factors Dependent on the Food Ingested. Dietary Factors Dependent on the Individual
4.1.3.4. Factors Dependent on the Individual's Cultural and Socioeconomic Context

4.1.4. Pathogenesis of the Caries Lesion

4.1.4.1. Demineralization/Remineralization Process. Critical pH
4.1.4.2. Oral Regulation of pH Fluctuations and Remineralization

4.1.5. Clinical Manifestations of Caries Lesions

4.1.5.1. Incipient Caries Lesions
4.1.5.2. Cavitated Caries Lesions

4.1.6. Epidemiology of Dental Caries

4.1.6.1. Caries in Primary Dentition
4.1.6.2. Caries in Mixed Dentition
4.1.6.3. Caries in Young Permanent Dentition

4.2. Diagnosis of Dental Caries

4.2.1. Detecting and Monitoring Caries Lesions

4.2.1.1. Methods That Do Not Require Technological Support: Visual Method and Tactile Method
4.2.1.2. Methods that Require Technological Support: Radiological Methods, Methods Based on Visible Light, Methods Based on Laser Light, Methods Based on Ultrasound and Methods Based on Electric Current
4.2.1.3. Injury Activity Assessment: ICDAS System
4.2.1.4. Establishing the Patient's Risk of Caries

4.3. Early Childhood Caries: Caries de la Primera Infancia, in Spanish (ECC)

4.3.1. Feeding Up to 6 Months of Age

4.3.1.1. Exclusive Breastfeeding on Demand: Its Influence on Craniofacial Development. Benefits
4.3.1.2. Bottle Feeding: Indications and Consequences of its Use

4.3.2. The Process of Eruption: Timeline
4.3.3. The Tasks of Temporal Dentition
4.3.4. Feeding After the Eruption of the First Tooth: Ablactation
4.3.5. Feeding After the Eruption of the Second Temporal Molar
4.3.6. Prolonged Breastfeeding: Concept and Risks
4.3.7. Early Childhood Caries

4.3.7.1. Concept
4.3.7.2. Types
4.3.7.3. Transmissibility Habits and Infectivity Window
4.3.7.4 Characteristics: Rapid Progression: Reasons
4.3.7.5. Consequences

4.4. Therapeutic Remineralization in Incipient Caries Lesions

4.4.1. Objectives and Requirements of Therapeutic Remineralization
4.4.2. Remineralization Products and Systems

4.4.2.1. Fluoride: Mechanisms of Action for Remineralization
4.4.2.2. Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Phosphopeptide Complexes (CPP-ACP): Nature, Mechanisms of Action, Presentations and Mode of Use
4.4.2.3. New Materials in Remineralization. Materials Derived From Nanotechnology: Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Nano-Carbonateapatite. Bioactive Crystals Based on Amorphous Sodium Phosphosilicate and Calcium Phosphates
4.4.2.4. Alternative Products to Favour Remineralization

4.5. Treatment of Cavitated Caries Lesions. Principles

4.5.1. Objectives of Dental Surgery in Children
4.5.2. Factors That Modify Dental Surgery in Children

4.5.2.1. Behaviour
4.5.2.2. Dentition Development
4.5.2.3. Extent and Depth of Cavitated Caries Lesions
4.5.2.4. Systemic Status of the Patient
4.5.2.5. Morphological Characteristics of Temporary Teeth

4.5.3. Principles of Minimally Invasive Dentistry

4.5.3.1. Removal of the Least Amount of Tooth Tissue Necessary
4.5.3.2. Preservation of Pulp Vitality
4.5.3.3. Using Bioactive Materials

4.5.4. Absolute Isolation

4.5.4.1. Objectives
4.5.4.2. Materials and Their Adaptation to Children: Dike, Clamps and Young's Arc
4.5.4.3. Placement Techniques by Age: Pre-schoolers, Schoolchildren and Adolescents

4.6. Pit and Fissure Sealants (PFS). Preventive Resin Restorations (PRR)

4.6.1. Introduction. Historical Background of Fissure Sealants

4.6.1.1. Types of Fissures
4.6.1.2. Cariostatic Properties
4.6.1.3. Types of Sealants
4.6.1.4. Patient Selection: Indications and Contraindications
4.6.1.5. Placement Technique
4.6.1.6. How to Prevent Fissure Sealants From Fracturing and Falling Off

4.6.2. Preventive Resin Restorations (PRR)

4.6.2.1. Concept
4.6.2.2. Types
4.6.2.3. Placement Technique

4.7. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART). Temporary Therapeutic Restorations (TTR)

4.7.1. Introduction. Concept
4.7.2. Principles of ART and its Evolution to TTR

4.8. Treatment of Cavitated Caries Lesions. Materials

4.8.1. Pulp Protection Materials

4.8.1.1. Calcium Hydroxide: Mechanism of Action. Indications. Advantages and Disadvantages

4.8.2. Glass Ionomer: Self-Curing and Light Curing

4.8.2.1. New Bioactive Materials

4.8.3. Materials for Dental Restoration

4.8.3.1. Restorative Glass Ionomer: Characteristics, Indications, Contraindications, Advantages, Disadvantages and Mode of Use
4.8.3.2. Composite Resins or Composites. Concept and Types
4.8.3.3. Principles of Use
4.8.3.4. Preparation of the Remaining Tooth Structure for the Use of Composites: Dentin Adhesives: Types Available Today and Selection Criteria

4.9. Treatment of Large Cavitated Caries Lesions in Pediatric Dentistry

4.9.1. Complex Lesions in Temporary and Permanent Teeth

4.9.1.1. Characteristics and Consequences
4.9.1.2. Treatment Options in Temporary and Permanent Dentition

4.9.2. Treatment of Molars: Preformed Crowns

4.9.2.1. Indications. Advantages and Disadvantages
4.9.2.2. Types: Metallic Preformed Crowns. Pediatric Aesthetic Crowns
4.9.2.3. Technique of Preparation, Adaptation and Cementation of Metal Crowns. Defective Crowns and Complications
4.9.2.4. Technique of Preparation and Cementation of Aesthetic Pediatric Crowns
4.9.2.5. Defective Crowns and Complications

4.9.3. Treatment of Anterior Teeth

4.9.3.1. Preformed Acetate Crowns. Indications and Contraindications. Procedure. Complications
4.9.3.2. Aesthetic Pediatric Crowns. Aesthetic Pediatric Crown Preparation and Cementation Technique
4.9.3.3. Defective Crowns and Complications

4.9.4. Treatment of Anterior Teeth

4.9.4.1. Preformed Acetate Crowns
4.9.4.2 Indications and Contraindications
4.9.4.3. Procedure
4.9.4.4. Complications

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