KIZILDENIZ-Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

What is the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry :

Pediatric dentistry includes special treatments for all dental, oral and maxillofacial diseases in children from birth to adolescence. Pediatric dentists promote children's dental health as well as educate parents about the importance of caring for their children's teeth Recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAPD) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) It is necessary to visit a pediatric dentist after the appearance of the first baby tooth or by his first birthday to strengthen the relationship between the dentist and his patient. The early examination of the oral cavity and teeth is necessary to maintain oral health in general and reduce caries to a large proportion, as well as facilitate the procedures taken by the dentist and reduce their cost as well.

Gums such as brushing, flossing, and using fluoride, as well as educating them about the dangers of pacifiers and putting their thumbs in the mouth.

Pediatric dentistry is one of the specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, and the rest are: dental radiology, prosthodontics, maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontal disease, and oral and maxillofacial diseases.

The dentist obtains the title of a specialist in pediatric dentistry after completing his university studies in dentistry and obtaining the title of Bachelor of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Surgery, in addition to obtaining a master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry, which includes all dental services related to children from their birth until they reach their teenage years, such as dentistry Preventive dentistry, pediatric dental treatment, pediatric dental anesthesia, oral trauma treatment and orthodontics.

Pediatric dentists must be trained to treat children's teeth under general anesthesia while monitoring the patient's vital signs.

History of Pediatric Dentistry Specialization:

Dentist Mona Gordon provided the first pediatric dental services in the United States in 1909 and published the first book on pediatric dentistry in 1925 called Pediatric Dentistry.
Pediatric Dentistry courses:

orthodontics
Periodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and facial x-rays
General dental health

Fields of work for the Pediatric Dentistry major:

Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases (prevention and treatment).
Take radiographs and other diagnostic tests.
Develop treatment plans to restore the child's oral health.
Note the growth and development of teeth and jaws.
Treatment of malocclusion of the jaws using orthodontic devices.
Performing surgeries on the teeth, jawbone and soft tissues in the oral cavity of children.
Treatment of emergency cases such as pain and dental trauma.
Treating children's teeth by taming them using all kinds of sedatives and under general anesthesia, i.e.