Thanks to this Postgraduate diploma, you will renew your knowledge on basic behavioral guidance techniques for underage patients with odontophobia"

For many people, just the thought of having to go to the dentist is already a stress, which sometimes prevents them from making the decision to go, despite the importance and even urgency that may have the oral problem they suffer. A reluctance that goes against the very dental care that is so necessary. This program, taught by a specialized teaching team, will update the knowledge of professionals who have to face patients who panic about pain in their daily work.

Throughout the 6-month program, students will learn the basics of pediatric dentistry, psychology and behavioral guidelines for children and adolescents, as well as the different techniques used for the prevention of caries. Through innovative multimedia content, the professional will achieve the renewal of knowledge they are looking for, while being able to get even closer to their daily practice, thanks to the real clinical cases presented by the faculty that integrates this program.

In addition, TECH uses the Relearning system in all its programs, with which you will be able to progress through the 475 teaching hours of this program in a more natural way and without the long hours of study that characterize other teaching methods.

An excellent opportunity for the dental professional looking to keep up to date with the latest developments in their field through a flexible program that can be accessed whenever and wherever they wish. All you need is an electronic device with an internet connection to update your knowledge. A 100% online modality, without fixed schedules, which allows you to combine your personal responsibilities with an education that is at the academic forefront.

In addition, the program includes 10 masterclasses of 10 minutes each, prepared by a leading figure in the international field of pediatric dentistry. Top-level professionals who have agreed to collaborate with TECH and to share their experience with the students who enroll in this Postgraduate diploma giving them the opportunity to learn from their prestigious praxis, as well as the strategies and techniques that have elevated their career to the top of the sector.

A Postgraduate diploma that is flexible and compatible with your professional responsibilities”

This Postgraduate diploma in Pain, Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Patients contains the most complete and up-to-date 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

Having the support of a renowned figure in the field of Pediatric Dentistry with access to 10 exclusive masterclasses will allow you to learn about their strategies for success"

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.

Access the latest scientific advances in local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry"

A Postgraduate diploma, which will allow you for 6 months to update your knowledge on the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the implications of specialization in daily medical practice, aware of the current relevance of specialization to able to act before the pediatric patient with neurological pathology and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate diploma in Pain, Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Patients contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

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 Current Dentistry?
1.1.2. Vision and Objectives of the Pediatric Dentist
1.1.3. Historical 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 Uses
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. Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance

2.1. Pediatric Psychological Development. Applied Pediatric Psychobiology

2.1.1. Applied Pediatric Psychobiology: Children's Characteristics
2.1.2. Theories of Childhood Development and Factors that Govern Children’s Behaviour
2.1.3. Characteristics of Children Under 3 Years Old
2.1.4. Characteristics of Children Between 3 and 5 Years Old
2.1.5. Characteristics of Children Between 6 and 12 Years Old
2.1.6. Characteristics of Preadolescents and Adolescents
2.1.7. The “Dos” and “Dont’s” of Pediatric Dentistry

2.2. Factors that Determine Childhood Behaviour in the Dental Clinic

2.2.1. Patient Age
2.2.2. Degree of Maturity
2.2.3. Temperament: Anxiety, Fear and Anger
2.2.4. Previous Medical or Dental Life Experiences
2.2.5. The Pediatric Dentistry Team

2.2.5.1. Auxiliary Staff
2.2.5.2. The Pediatric Dentist: Attitudes of the Professional, Training and Experience

2.3. Guide of Childhood Behaviour. Basic Techniques

2.3.1. Patient Classification According to Their Degree of Collaboration

2.3.1.1. Wright’s Classification
2.3.1.2. Lampshire’s Classification
2.3.1.3. Frankl’s Classification
2.3.1.4. Venham’s Classification

2.3.2. Principles for Behavioral Guidance
2.3.3. Basic Techniques for Behavioral Guidance

2.3.3.1. Techniques for Establishing Communication: Say/Show/Do
2.3.3.2. Techniques for Prevention or Modification of Inappropriate or Dangerous Behavior; Positive and Negative Reinforcement; Nonverbal Communication/Voice Control; Gradual Exposure; Parental Presence/Absence; Modeling; Distraction; Hand Over Mouth
2.3.3.3. Nitrous Oxide

2.4. Guide of Childhood Behaviour. Limiting Techniques and Advanced Techniques

2.4.1. Advanced Techniques for Behavioral Guidance

2.4.1.1. Stabilization for Physical Protection. Mechanical Stabilization of the Body. Mechanical Stabilization of the Mouth
2.4.1.2. Sedation
2.4.1.3. General Anesthesia

2.5. Pharmacological Handling of Behavior

2.5.1. Minimal and Moderate Sedation

2.5.1.1. Principles
2.5.1.2. Objectives
2.5.1.3. Warnings on Minimal and Moderate Sedation

2.5.2. Deep Sedation

2.5.2.1. Warnings on Deep Sedation

2.5.3. Patient Selection
2.5.4. Patient’s Medical Background
2.5.5. Physical Evaluation

Module 3. Preventive Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Caries

3.1. First Dental Visit

3.1.1. Introduction
3.1.2. Objectives of the First Dental Visit
3.1.3. Preparing the Child for their First Dental Visit
3.1.4. Dental Visit by Ages. Techniques and Suggestions

3.2. Oral Health of the Child and Anticipatory Guide for Parents and/or Tutors

3.2.1. Risk Assessment. Definition and Tools
3.2.2. CAMBRA Method

3.2.2.1. Children Under the Age of 6
3.2.2.2. Over the Age of 6

3.2.3. “Dental Home”. Concept

3.2.3.1. Features
3.2.3.2. Benefits

3.2.4. Anticipatory Guide for Parents

3.2.4.1. Concept
3.2.4.2. Oral Health Protocols for Babies
3.2.4.3. Importance of Non-Dental Professionals in the Oral Health of Infants

3.3. Measures to Control Plaque in Pediatric Dentistry

3.3.1. Introduction. Concept: Dental Plaque in Caries Etiology
3.3.2. Mechanical Control of the Plaque

3.3.2.1. Toothbrush. Characteristics and Techniques
3.3.2.2. Toothpastes
3.3.2.3. Dental Floss: Characteristics and Techniques

3.3.3. Chemical Control of the Plaque

3.3.3.1. Chemical Anti-Plaque Agents. Properties

3.3.4. Preventive Oral Hygiene Measures for Children by Age

3.4. Dietary Measures and Nutrition in the Pediatric Patient

3.4.1. Introduction. Nutrition in Child Dental Development
3.4.2. Diet: Way of Feeding and Frequency of Intake, Factors of Dietary Cariogenicity. Protective Food

3.4.2.1. Food Pyramid Guide
3.4.2.2. Dietary Survey
3.4.2.3. Balanced and Non-Cariogenic Diet
3.4.2.4. Dietary Advice ("Counseling") in the Dental
3.4.2.5. Clinic

3.5. Use of Fluorides in Pediatric Dentistry

3.5.1. Introduction. Metabolism. Mechanisms of Action

3.5.1.1. Systemic Fluoride. Fluoridation of Water and Other Sources. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.5.1.2. Topical Fluoride: Mechanisms of Action, Types and Fluoride Products
3.5.1.3. Acute Toxicity
3.5.1.4. Chronic Toxicity: Dental Fluorosis
3.5.1.5. Appropriate Prescription of Topical Fluoride According to Age and Risk of Caries

3.6. Dentistry for Babies

3.6.1. Patients Under 3 Years of Age: Features
3.6.2. The Edentulous Baby's Mouth

3.6.2.1. Constituent Elements and Functions

3.6.3. Possible Findings

3.6.3.1. Inclusion Cysts
3.6.3.2. Microkeratocysts
3.6.3.3. Geographic Tongue
3.6.3.4. Natal and Neonatal Teeth
3.6.3.5. Ankyloglossia
3.6.3.6. Riga-Fede Syndrome

3.6.4. Baby Dentistry: Concept, Rationale and Fundamentals
3.6.5. The First Visit for a Child Under 3 Years of Age: Timing, Objectives and Constituent Elements

3.7. Maintenance of the Oral and Dental Health of Children Under 3 Years of Age

3.7.1. Information: Type of Information and Transmission Methodology  Education

3.7.1.1. Motivational Interview Characteristics and Objectives
3.7.1.2. Anticipatory Guide

3.7.2. Preventive Strategies for Children Under the Age of 3

3.7.2.1. Caring for the Oral Health of Parents
3.7.2.2. Oral Hygiene
3.7.2.3. Balanced Non-Cariogenic Diet
3.7.2.4. Adequate Fluoride Intake
3.7.2.5. Periodic Professional Monitoring

Module 4. Pain Control Surgical Treatments in Patients

4.1. The Process of Pain

4.1.1. Pain
4.1.2. Nociceptive System
4.1.3. Local Anesthetic. Mechanism of Action

4.2. Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

4.2.1. Concepts

4.2.1.1. Analgesia
4.2.1.2. Local Anesthesia
4.2.1.3. General Anesthesia

4.2.2. Local Anesthesia: Advantages and Objectives
4.2.3. Local Anesthetics

4.2.3.1. Composition
4.2.3.2. Action and Structure
4.2.3.3. Vasoconstrictor: Actions, Importance
4.2.3.4. Pediatric Dentistry and Undesired Effects
4.2.3.5. Antioxidants
4.2.3.6. Preservatives
4.2.3.7. Fungicides

4.2.4. Calculating Individualized Anesthetic Dosage
4.2.5. Techniques for Local Anesthesia

4.2.5.1. Topical Anesthesia: Efficacy Acceptance by The Child. Topical Anesthetics Most Commonly Used Today. Application and Possible Complications
4.2.5.2. Maxillary Anesthesia: Supraperiosteal and Intrapapillary Infiltration
4.2.5.3. Mandibular Anesthesia: Mandibular Anesthesia: Supraperiosteal Infiltration, Inferior Dental Nerve Block (Truncal), Intraligamentous (LPD)

4.2.6. Variations on the Technique in Adults
4.2.7. Guide of Behaviour. Preparing the Pediatric Patient for Local Anesthesia
4.2.8. Causes of Anesthesia Failure
4.2.9. Complications General and Local

4.2.9.1. Overdose of Local Anesthetics

4.3. Analgesia for Children

1. 4.3.1. Graphic Pain Assessment for Children in Preverbal Period
   4.3.2. Most Common Analgesics Prescribed in Children

4.3.2.1. Generic Name. Function
4.3.2.2. Recommended Oral Dose
4.3.2.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
4.3.2.4. Introduction

4.4. Surgery of Soft Tissues

4.4.1. Low Insertion Upper Frenulum

4.4.1.1. Diagnosis
4.4.1.2. Frenectomy: Indications and Procedure

4.4.2. Ankyloglossia

4.4.2.1. Consequences
4.4.2.2. Frenectomy: Procedure
4.4.2.3. Mucocele Surgical Excision
4.4.2.4. Pyogenic Granuloma Surgical Excision
4.4.2.5. Eruption Cyst: Drainage and Operculectomy

4.5. Hard Tissue Surgery Extraction

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