Thanks to this program, you will be able to update your knowledge on surgical treatments for children"

Gingivitis, periodontitis, viruses, herpes, recurrent aphthous stomatitis are just some of the oral pathologies that dental professionals may encounter in their clinical practice. Keeping their knowledge up to date is a necessity in this field, although for many professionals it is a challenge. In order to facilitate this update in a more comfortable way, this Postgraduate diploma has been developed, in which students will have a 100% online program taught by a large team of experts in Pediatric Dentistry.

Through this program, and over a period of 6 months, the professional will delve into the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, as well as the most common injuries in children. All this with a multimedia teaching material that will allow you to delve into a theoretical-practical approach in pain control, as well as recent developments in surgical treatments in children's patients.

This program will also deal with the most relevant topics in dentistry such as emergencies, the clinical repercussions of new patterns of parenting, child abuse and neglect, dental materials in pediatric dentistry and the most commonly used drugs in this field.

An intensive yet flexible program offered by TECH to all dental professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest developments in their field through a program that can be sutdied comfortably, whenever and wherever you want. Students only need a device to connect to the virtual platform and access the entire syllabus from the beginning. In this way, and without sessions with fixed schedules, students will be able to distribute the teaching load according to their needs. This will allow them to combine their professional and personal responsibilities with quality education.

In addition to having the support of a teaching staff specialized in this field, the program includes the participation of a professional in the dental field with expertise in child and adolescent care, endorsed by an internationally recognized career. Therefore, through 10 videos of 10 minutes each, the graduate will be able to know in detail how an eminence of the sector works, acquiring, in a multidisciplinary and dynamic way, the most innovative concepts for a clinical assistance of the highest level and from the hand of one of the best specialists in the world.

Comprehensive oral and dental care for pediatric patients, from birth to age 14, requires dentists with innate qualities for working with children and with comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based and relevant training"

This Postgraduate diploma in Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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

Diagnostics, treatments, assessments...all the knowledge you need to recycle is in this Postgraduate diploma"

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 program designed for professionals who wish to pursue a quality qualification without neglecting other areas of their lives"

A Postgraduate diploma that will allow you to learn the most important scientific postulates on periodontal pathology"

TECH uses the Relearning system in all its programs, based on the reiteration of content, which allows students to advance through the programs in a more natural and progressive way. In this way, the dental professional will reduce the long hours of study that are more common in other teaching methods. Therefore, with this system, the participant will be able to update their knowledge throughout the 4 modules that make up this university program. In addition, the teaching material and the simulations of practical cases provided by the teaching team will be of great use in their daily dental practice.

An online program that allows you to renew your knowledge of the main oral pathologies in a more agile and fluid way"

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 Sructure
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. Oral Pathology in Pediatric Dentistry

2.1. Periodontal Pathology in Pediatric Dentistry

2.1.1. Diagnosis: Periodontal Assessment in Children
2.1.2. Gingival Inflammation

2.1.2.1. Gingivitis Associated with Plaque Not Systemically Aggravated
2.1.2.2. Systematically Aggravated Gingivitis
2.1.2.3. Gingivitis Induced by Drugs

2.1.2.3.1. Chronic Periodontitis
2.1.2.3.2. Aggressive Periodontitis in Temporary and Mixed Dentition

2.1.3. Aggressive Localized Periodontitis

2.1.3.1. Aggressive General Periodontitis

2.1.4. Necrotizing Periodontal Disease

2.1.4.1. Acute Ulceronecrotizing Gingivitis (GUNA)
2.1.4.2. Acute Ulceronecrotizing gingivitis (AUG)

2.2. Oral Mucosal Pathology of Viral and Fungal Origin. Diagnosis and Treatment

2.2.1. Viral Diseases of the Oral Mucosa. Herpes Simplex Virus

2.2.1.1. Etiology
2.2.1.2. Pathogenesis
2.2.1.3. Primo-Herpetic Infection
2.2.1.4. Recurrent Herpes Simplex
2.2.1.5. Diagnosis/Differential Diagnosis
2.2.1.6. Treatment

2.2.2. Viral Diseases of the Oral Mucosa. Coxsackievirus

2.2.2.1. Hand-Mouth-Foot Disease
2.2.2.2. Herpangina

2.2.3. Mycotic Diseases of the Oral Mucosa. Acute or Muguet Pseudomembranous Candidiasis

2.2.3.1. Etiology
2.2.3.2. Diagnosis
2.2.3.3. Differential Diagnosis
2.2.3.4. Treatment

2.2.4. Mycotic Diseases of the Oral Mucosa. Angular Cheilitis

2.2.4.1. Etiology
2.2.4.2. Diagnosis
2.2.4.3. Differential Diagnosis
2.2.4.4. Treatment

2.2.5. Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

2.2.5.1. Etiopathogenesis: Immunological Factors, Heredity and Predisposing Factors
2.2.5.2. Minor Aphthous Ulcers and Major Aphthous Ulcers
2.2.5.3. Diagnosis
2.2.5.4. Treatment

2.3. Oral Mucosal Pathology of Traumatic or Allergic Origin. Diagnosis and Treatment

2.3.1. Trauma Lesions of the Oral Mucosa

2.3.1.1. Nibbled Mucosa
2.3.1.2. Traumatic Ulcerations

2.3.2. Irritative Lesions Caused by Chemical Agents

2.3.2.1. By Direct Contact with the Oral Mucosa
2.3.2.2. Post-Anesthesia Palatal Necrosis
2.3.2.3. Ulcers Generated by Chemotherapeutic Treatment
2.3.2.4. Allergic Stomatitis: Drug-Induced Stomatitis 
2.3.2.5. Contact Stomatitis

2.3.3. Irritative Lesions Caused by Physical Agents

2.3.3.1. Lesions Secondary to Radiotherapeutic Treatment
2.3.3.2. Electrical Burn
2.3.3.3. Lesions Caused by Excessive Heat or Cold

2.4. Pathologies of the Oral Mucosa. Most Frequent Benign Lesions in Pediatrics. Diagnosis and Treatment

2.4.1. White Lesions

2.4.1.1. Focal Hyperkeratosis
2.4.1.2. Leukoedema
2.4.1.3. White Spongy Nevus

2.4.2. Pigmented Lesions

2.4.2.1. Physiological Pigmentation
2.4.2.2. Oral Melanotic Macule
2.4.2.3. Nevus
2.4.2.4. Petechiae and Ecchymosis

2.4.3. Red Lesions

2.4.3.1. Erythema Multiform

2.4.4. Exophytic Lesions
2.4.5. Fibrous Hyperplasia or Fibroma Due to Irritation

2.4.5.1. Giant Cell Fibroma
2.4.5.2. Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
2.4.5.3. Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis
2.4.5.4. Papillary Hyperplasia
2.4.5.5. Pyogenic Granuloma
2.4.5.6. Giant Cell Peripheral Granuloma
2.4.5.7. Vulgaris or Virus Verruca
2.4.5.8. Condyloma Acuminatum
2.4.5.9. Hemangioma
2.4.5.10. Lymphangioma
2.4.5.11. Neurofibroma
2.4.5.12. Congenital Granular Cell Gingival Tumor
2.4.5.13. Mixed Tumor or Pleomorphic Adenoma

2.5. Oral Pathology. Most Frequent Cystic Lesions, Benign Tumors and Neoplasms in Pediatrics. Diagnosis and Treatment

2.5.1. Cysts and Pseudocysts of Soft Tissues

2.5.1.1. Lymphoepithelial Cysts
2.5.1.2. Hematoma and Rash Cyst
2.5.1.3. Mucocele
2.5.1.4. Cannula
2.5.1.5. Dentigerous Cyst
2.5.1.6. Odontogenic Cyst
2.5.1.7. Traumatic Bone Cyst
2.5.1.8. Static Bone Cyst

2.5.2. Benign Tumors

2.5.2.1. Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor
2.5.2.2. Composite and Complex Odontoma
2.5.2.3. Ameloblastic Fibroma and Fibroodontoma
2.5.2.4. Central Ossifying Fibroma
2.5.2.5. Fibrous Dysplasia
2.5.2.6. Benign Cementoblastoma
2.5.2.7. Benign Osteoblastoma
2.5.2.8. Cherubism

2.5.3. Neoplasms

2.5.3.1. Ameloblastoma
2.5.3.2. Childhood Neuroectodermal Tumor
2.5.3.3. Giant Cell Central Granuloma
2.5.3.4. Osteoma
2.5.3.5. Ameloblastic Odontoma
2.5.3.6. Edwing's Sarcoma
2.5.3.7. Osteogenic and Chondrogenic Sarcoma
2.5.3.8. Primary Bone Lymphoma
2.5.3.9. Burkitt Lymphoma
2.5.3.10. Histiocytosis X

Module 3. Pain Control Surgical Treatments in Pediatric Patients

3.1. The Process of Pain

3.1.1. Pain
3.1.2. Nociceptive System
3.1.3. Local Anesthetic. Mechanism of Action

3.2. Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

3.2.1. Concepts

3.2.1.1. Analgesia
3.2.1.2. Local Anesthesia
3.2.1.3. General Anesthesia

3.2.2. Local Anesthesia: Advantages and Objectives
3.2.3. Local Anesthetics

3.2.3.1. Composition
3.2.3.2. Action and Structure
3.2.3.3. Vasoconstrictor: Actions, Importance
3.2.3.4. Pediatric Dentistry and Undesired Effects
3.2.3.5. Antioxidants
3.2.3.6. Preservatives
3.2.3.7. Fungicides

3.2.4. Calculating Individualized Anesthetic Dosage
3.2.5. Techniques for Local Anesthesia

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

3.2.6. Variations on the Technique in Adults
3.2.7. Guide of Behaviour. Preparing the Pediatric Patient for Local Anesthesia
3.2.8. Causes of Anesthesia Failure
3.2.9. Complications: General and Local

3.2.9.1. Overdose of Local Anesthetics

3.3. Analgesia for Children

3.3.1. Graphic Pain Assessment for Children in Preverbal Period
3.3.2. Most Common Analgesics Prescribed in Children

3.3.2.1. Generic Name. Function
3.3.2.2. Recommended Oral Dose
3.3.2.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.3.2.4. Introduction

3.4. Surgery of Soft Tissues

3.4.1. Low Insertion Upper Frenulum

3.4.1.1. Diagnosis
3.4.1.2. Frenectomy: Indications and Procedure

3.4.2. Ankyloglossia

3.4.2.1. Consequences
3.4.2.2. Frenectomy: Procedure
3.4.2.3. Mucocele: Surgical Excision
3.4.2.4. Pyogenic Granuloma: Surgical Excision
3.4.2.5. Eruption Cyst: Drainage and Operculectomy

3.5. Hard Tissue Surgery Extraction

Module 4. Relevant Topics in Pediatric Dentistry

4.1. Emergencies in Pediatric Dentistry. Diagnosis and Management
4.2. Clinical Repercussions of New Parenting Patterns. Informed Consent
4.3. Child Abuse and Neglect
4.4. Dental Materials in Pediatric Dentistry
4.5. Rational Management of a Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
4.6. Drugs Most Commonly Used in Pediatric Dentistry or Drugs in Pediatric Dentistry

You will have at your disposal a wide variety of multimedia content to gain in-depth knowledge on Pediatric Dentistry"