Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

Catalog description

The clinical course attempts to expose the student to many components of pediatric dentistry, including but not limited to diagnosis, prevention, restorative dentistry, pulp therapy, management of the developing occlusion, behavior guidance, and care of special children. Penn Dental Medicine competency statements, as they apply to children, adolescents, and special needs patients are teh focus. Competency examinations for this course relate to restorative dental care for the child patient.