You are in front of a Postgraduate diploma with quality multimedia teaching material that you can access at any time from your computer or tablet"

Good oral habits in the population are key to proper oral health. Transferring this information to the patient is one of the outstanding roles of the dental professional, especially in the care of people with special needs. This program, aimed at professionals in this field, will deepen over 6 months in the diagnosis and most appropriate treatments in patients with caries and those who have a mental or sensory disability.

A program that will help dental professionals to update their knowledge through multimedia resources (video summaries, videos in detail, interactive summaries) in which they will delve into the pediatric patient, preventive pediatric dentistry and dental caries, or patients in infancy who require special care due to different pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, allergies, asthma or diabetes. The simulations of clinical cases will be very useful, as they will put the students in a situation where they will face problems or difficulties that they may encounter in their daily practice.

A 100% online education that gives professionals the opportunity to acquire a Postgraduate diploma comfortably, wherever and whenever they wish. It only requires an electronic device with internet connection to access the complete syllabus from the first day. In this way, students can distribute the teaching load according to their needs, and there are no fixed timetable sessions. An ideal flexibility for professionals seeking to pursue a high-level educational program without neglecting other areas of their work or personal life.

In addition, you will be supported by a faculty of the highest level, chaired by an internationally recognized figure in pediatric dental care. To round off an unparalleled educational experience, graduates will be able to enjoy 10 exclusive masterclasses prepared by this expert. Therefore, during more than an hour and a half of teaching in video format, they will be able to update their practice based on the recommendations of an eminence in their professional field.

A Postgraduate diploma that will bring you up to date with the most recent studies in the treatment of medically compromised patients"

This Postgraduate diploma in Pediatric Dentistry Treatment for Patients with Special Needs 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

A 100% online program where you will be immersed in the care of patients with immunological pathology or disorders of hemostasis”

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 university program without attendance or schedules. Access 24 hours a day to the complete syllabus of this program"

It delves into the main fundamentals of pediatric dentistry and methods of prevention of dental caries and its application at different ages"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has been developed by a specialized teaching team, in which throughout the 450 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 Postgraduate diploma with a theoretical-practical approach that will allow you to refresh your knowledge about the care of patients with diabetes, intellectual or cardivascular problems"

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. Preventive Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Caries

2.1. First Dental Visit

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Objectives of the First Dental Visit
2.1.3. Preparing the Child for their First Dental Visit
2.1.4. Dental Visit by Ages. Techniques and Suggestions

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

2.2.1. Risk Assessment. Definition and Tools
2.2.2. Cambra Method

2.2.2.1. Children Under the Age of 6
2.2.2.2. Over the Age of 6

2.2.3.  “Dental Home”. Concept

2.2.3.1. Features
2.2.3.2. Benefits

2.2.4. Anticipatory Guide for Parents

2.2.4.1. Concept
2.2.4.2. Oral Health Protocols for Babies
2.2.4.3. Importance of Non-Dental Professionals in the Oral Health of Infants

2.3. Measures to Control Plaque in Pediatric Dentistry

2.3.1. Introduction. Concept: Dental Plaque in Caries Etiology
2.3.2. Mechanical Control of the Plaque

2.3.2.1. Toothbrush. Characteristics and Techniques
2.3.2.2. Toothpastes
2.3.2.3. Dental Floss: Characteristics and Techniques

2.3.3. Chemical Control of the Plaque

2.3.3.1. Chemical Anti-Plaque Agents. Properties

2.3.4. Preventive Oral Hygiene Measures for Children by Age

2.4. Dietary Measures and Nutrition in the Pediatric Patient

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

2.4.2.1. Food Pyramid Guide
2.4.2.2. Dietary Survey
2.4.2.3. Balanced and Non-Cariogenic Diet
2.4.2.4. Dietary Advice ("Counseling") in the Dental
2.4.2.5. Clinic

2.5. Use of Fluorides in Pediatric Dentistry

2.5.1. Introduction. Metabolism. Mechanisms of Action

2.5.1.1. Systemic Fluoride. Fluoridation of Water and Other Sources. Advantages and Disadvantages
2.5.1.2. Topical Fluoride: Mechanisms of Action, Types and Fluoride Products
2.5.1.3. Acute Toxicity
2.5.1.4. Chronic Toxicity. Dental Fluorosis
2.5.1.5. Appropriate Prescription of Topical Fluoride According to Age and Risk of Caries

2.6. Dentistry for Babies

2.6.1. Patients Under 3 Years of Age: Characteristics
2.6.2. The Edentulous Baby's Mouth

2.6.2.1. Constituent Elements and Functions

2.6.3. Possible Findings

2.6.3.1. Inclusion Cysts
2.6.3.2. Microkeratocysts
2.6.3.3. Geographic Tongue
2.6.3.4. Natal and Neonatal Teeth
2.6.3.5. Ankyloglossia
2.6.3.6. Riga-Fede Syndrome

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

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

2.7.1. Information: Type of Information and Methodology 
2.7.2. Transmission. Education

2.7.2.1. Motivational Interviewing: Characteristics and Objectives
2.7.2.2. Anticipatory Guide

2.7.3. Preventive Strategies for Children Under the Age of 3

2.7.3.1. Caring for the Oral Health of Parents
2.7.3.2. Oral Hygiene
2.7.3.3. Balanced Non-Cariogenic Diet
2.7.3.4. Adequate Fluoride Intake
2.7.3.5. Periodic Professional Monitoring

Module 3. Pediatric Patients with Special Care Needs. Medically Compromised Patients

3.1. Cardiovascular Pathology

3.1.1. Congenital Heart Disease
3.1.2. Rheumatic Fever
3.1.3. Heart Murmur and Cardiac Arrhythmias
3.1.4. High Blood Pressure
3.1.5. Congestive Heart Failure
3.1.6. Bacterial Endocarditis

3.1.6.1. Pathogenesis
3.1.6.2. Complications
3.1.6.3. Dental Procedures Requiring Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy to Prevent Bacterial Endocarditis

3.2. Allergic and Immunologic Pathology

3.2.1. Anaphylaxis

3.2.1.1. Concept
3.2.1.2. Diagnosis
3.2.1.3. Causes
3.2.1.4. Evolution
3.2.1.5. Diagnosis
3.2.1.6. Treatment

3.2.2. Allergic rhinitis

3.2.2.1. Etiology
3.2.2.2. Clinical Picture
3.2.2.3. Diagnosis and Management
3.2.2.4. Complications
3.2.2.5. Dental Considerations

3.2.3. Atopic Dermatitis

3.2.3.1. Clinical Picture
3.2.3.2. Etiology
3.2.3.3. Diagnosis and Management
3.2.3.4. Complications
3.2.3.5. Dental Considerations

3.2.4. Urticaria and Angioedema

3.2.4.1. Concept
3.2.4.2. Clinical Picture
3.2.4.3. Etiology
3.2.4.4. Diagnosis and Management
3.2.4.5. Dental Considerations

3.2.5. Food Allergy and Latex Allergy

3.2.5.1. Clinical Picture
3.2.5.2. Etiology
3.2.5.3. Diagnosis and Management
3.2.5.4. Dental Considerations
3.2.5.5. Preventive Measures
3.2.5.6. Treatment for Acute Allergic Reaction to Latex

3.2.6. Asthma

3.2.6.1. Concept
3.2.6.2. Epidemiology
3.2.6.3. Causes
3.2.6.4. Progression of the Disease and Prognosis
3.2.6.5. Complications
3.2.6.6. Dental Considerations
3.2.6.7. Psychological Profile of the Asthmatic Child and Recommendations

3.3. Endocrine Pathology

3.3.1. Pancreatic Disorders

3.3.1.1. Diabetes Mellitus Concept, Epidemiology, Diagnosis Causes
3.3.1.2. Type I Diabetes: Clinical Characteristics, Symptomatology, Treatment Objectives, Oral Findings
3.3.1.3. Type II Diabetes: Clinical Characteristics
3.3.1.4. Type III Diabetes: Clinical Characteristics
3.3.1.5. Type IV Diabetes: Clinical Characteristics
3.3.1.6. Dental Considerations for the Pediatric Diabetic Patient

3.3.2. Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland
3.3.3. Adrenal Gland
3.3.4. Pituitary Gland

3.4. Hematological Disorders

3.4.1. Anemia

3.4.1.1. Types
3.4.1.2. Dental Considerations

3.4.2. Hemostasis Disorders. 3.4.2.1. Alterations in Platelet Number or Function

3.4.2.2. Plasma Phase Alterations Recommendations
3.4.2.3. Anti-Coagulation Patients Recommendations

3.5. Infectious Diseases
3.6. Nephropathies
3.7. Pediatric Oncology Processes
3.8. Neurological Pathology
3.9. Hereditary Pathologies: Hereditary Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
3.10. Oral Care for Patients with Sensory Impairment
3.11. Oral Care for Patients with Intellectual Impairment
3.12. Oral Care for Patients with Autism 

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