Faculty: Dentistry This major focuses on the oral health of children from infancy through adolescence. Students develop skills in preventive and therapeutic dental care for children, including those with special needs. Graduates are prepared for careers in pediatric dental practices, hospitals, and community health centers. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, child development, and behavior management. - Develop skills in preventive dental care, diagnosis, and treatment planning for children. - Learn techniques for managing dental emergencies, trauma, and special needs patients. - Explore principles of child psychology, growth and development, and oral health education. - Analyze and address the unique dental needs of children and adolescents. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective pediatric dental care. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pedodontics** - Overview of key concepts and practices in pediatric dentistry. 2. **Child Development and Psychology** - Principles of child development and behavior management in dental settings. 3. **Preventive Pediatric Dentistry** - Fundamentals of preventive dental care for children. 4. **Diagnosis and Treatment Planning** - Principles of diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric dentistry. 5. **Restorative Dentistry for Children** - Fundamentals of restorative dental procedures for children. 6. **Pediatric Dental Trauma and Emergencies** - Principles of managing dental trauma and emergencies in children. 7. **Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry** - Fundamentals of providing dental care for children with special needs. 8. **Oral Health Education and Prevention** - Principles of oral health education and prevention in pediatric dentistry. 9. **Practicum in Pedodontics** - Real-world experiences in pediatric dentistry through internships and projects. 10. **Capstone Project in Pedodontics** - Comprehensive project applying skills in preventive pediatric dentistry, diagnosis, or special needs dentistry. **Assessment Methods:** - Preventive dental care plans, diagnostic reports, treatment plans, restorative procedure reports, trauma management plans, special needs care plans, oral health education projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence" by Angelo Mariotti. - "Behavior Management in Dentistry for Children" by Gerald Z. Wright and Paul S. Kantorowitz. - "Preventive and Community Dentistry" by various authors. - "Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice" by various authors. - "Special Care in Dentistry" by various authors. - "Oral Health Education and Prevention" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of dentistry, child development, and psychology. Suitable for students interested in pediatric dentistry. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional specialized training may be required for advanced practice. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry) and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring pediatric dentists, dental hygienists, oral health educators, and individuals seeking careers in pediatric dental practices, hospitals, community health centers, and related fields. This major equips students with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in pediatric dentistry, supporting careers in dental practices, hospitals, community health centers, and related fields.