Introduction to the Program

Gracias a este Postgraduate diploma renovarás tus conocimientos sobre técnicas básicas de guía de la conducta en pacientes menores de edad con odontofobia”

Para muchas personas solo pensar que tienen que acudir al dentista supone ya un estrés, que les impide en ocasiones tomar la decisión de acudir, pese a la importancia e incluso urgencia que pueda tener el problema bucodental que padece. Una reticencia que va en contra del propio cuidado dental tan necesario. Esta Postgraduate diploma, impartido por un equipo docente especializado, permitirá actualizar los conocimientos de los profesionales que deben enfrentarse en su día a día ante pacientes con pánico al dolor.

Un programa en el que, a lo largo de los 6 meses de duración, el alumnado se adentrará en los fundamentos de la Odontología pediátrica, la psicología y guía de conducta ante el paciente en edad infantil y juvenil, así como las diferentes técnicas empleadas para la prevención de caries. A través de un contenido multimedia innovador, el profesional alcanzará la renovación de conocimiento que está buscando, al tiempo que puede aproximarse aún más a su praxis diaria, gracias a los casos clínicos reales presentado por el profesorado que integra esta titulación.

Asimismo, TECH emplea en todas sus titulaciones el sistema Relearning, con el que podrá avanzar a lo largo de las 475 horas lectivas de este programa de un modo más natural y sin las largas horas de estudio que caracterizan a otros métodos de enseñanza.

Una excelente oportunidad para el profesional de la odontología que busca estar al tanto de las últimas novedades en su campo a través de una titulación flexible y a la cual puede acceder cuando y donde lo desee. Tan solo necesitará un dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet para alcanzar la actualización de conocimiento. Una modalidad 100% online, sin horarios fijos, que le permite compatibilizar sus responsabilidades personales con una enseñanza que se sitúa a la vanguardia académica.

Además, el programa incluye 10 Masterclasses de 10 minutos cada una elaboradas por una figura referente en el ámbito internacional de la Odontología Pediátrica. Se trata de un profesional del máximo nivel que ha accedido a colaborar con TECH y a compartir su experiencia con los alumnos que se matriculen en esta Postgraduate diploma, dándoles la oportunidad de aprender de su prestigiosa praxis, así como de las estrategias y técnicas que han elevado su carrera a la cúspide del sector.

Un Postgraduate diploma flexible y compatible con tus responsabilidades profesionales”

Este Postgraduate diploma en Pain, Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Patients contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Odontología 
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras  
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Contar con el apoyo de una figura de renombre en el ámbito de la Odontología Pediátrica a través del acceso a 10  Masterclasses exclusivas te permitirá conocer sus estrategias de éxito”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos. 

Accede a los últimos avances científicos en anestesia local en dontología pediátrica"

Un Postgraduate diploma, que te permitirá durante 6 meses actualizar tu saber sobre los fundamentos de la Odontología Pediátrica"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the implications of specialization in daily medical practice, aware of the current relevance of specialization to able to act before the pediatric patient with neurological pathology and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate diploma in Pain, Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Patients contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

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 Current Dentistry?
1.1.2. Vision and Objectives of the Pediatric Dentist
1.1.3. Historical 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 Structure
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 Uses
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. Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance

2.1. Pediatric Psychological Development. Applied Pediatric Psychobiology

2.1.1. Applied Pediatric Psychobiology: Children's Characteristics
2.1.2. Theories of Childhood Development and Factors that Govern Children’s Behaviour
2.1.3. Characteristics of Children Under 3 Years Old
2.1.4. Characteristics of Children Between 3 and 5 Years Old
2.1.5. Characteristics of Children Between 6 and 12 Years Old
2.1.6. Characteristics of Preadolescents and Adolescents
2.1.7. The “Dos” and “Dont’s” of Pediatric Dentistry

2.2. Factors that Determine Childhood Behaviour in the Dental Clinic

2.2.1. Patient Age
2.2.2. Degree of Maturity
2.2.3. Temperament: Anxiety, Fear and Anger
2.2.4. Previous Medical or Dental Life Experiences
2.2.5. The Pediatric Dentistry Team

2.2.5.1. Auxiliary Staff
2.2.5.2. The Pediatric Dentist: Attitudes of the Professional, Training and Experience

2.3. Guide of Childhood Behaviour. Basic Techniques

2.3.1. Patient Classification According to Their Degree of Collaboration

2.3.1.1. Wright’s Classification
2.3.1.2. Lampshire’s Classification
2.3.1.3. Frankl’s Classification
2.3.1.4. Venham’s Classification

2.3.2. Principles for Behavioral Guidance
2.3.3. Basic Techniques for Behavioral Guidance

2.3.3.1. Techniques for Establishing Communication: Say/Show/Do
2.3.3.2. Techniques for Prevention or Modification of Inappropriate or Dangerous Behavior; Positive and Negative Reinforcement; Nonverbal Communication/Voice Control; Gradual Exposure; Parental Presence/Absence; Modeling; Distraction; Hand Over Mouth
2.3.3.3. Nitrous Oxide

2.4. Guide of Childhood Behaviour. Limiting Techniques and Advanced Techniques

2.4.1. Advanced Techniques for Behavioral Guidance

2.4.1.1. Stabilization for Physical Protection. Mechanical Stabilization of the Body. Mechanical Stabilization of the Mouth
2.4.1.2. Sedation
2.4.1.3. General Anesthesia

2.5. Pharmacological Handling of Behavior

2.5.1. Minimal and Moderate Sedation

2.5.1.1. Principles
2.5.1.2. Objectives
2.5.1.3. Warnings on Minimal and Moderate Sedation

2.5.2. Deep Sedation

2.5.2.1. Warnings on Deep Sedation

2.5.3. Patient Selection
2.5.4. Patient’s Medical Background
2.5.5. Physical Evaluation

Module 3. Preventive Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Caries

3.1. First Dental Visit

3.1.1. Introduction
3.1.2. Objectives of the First Dental Visit
3.1.3. Preparing the Child for their First Dental Visit
3.1.4. Dental Visit by Ages. Techniques and Suggestions

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

3.2.1. Risk Assessment. Definition and Tools
3.2.2. CAMBRA Method

3.2.2.1. Children Under the Age of 6
3.2.2.2. Over the Age of 6

3.2.3. “Dental Home”. Concept

3.2.3.1. Features
3.2.3.2. Benefits

3.2.4. Anticipatory Guide for Parents

3.2.4.1. Concept
3.2.4.2. Oral Health Protocols for Babies
3.2.4.3. Importance of Non-Dental Professionals in the Oral Health of Infants

3.3. Measures to Control Plaque in Pediatric Dentistry

3.3.1. Introduction. Concept: Dental Plaque in Caries Etiology
3.3.2. Mechanical Control of the Plaque

3.3.2.1. Toothbrush. Characteristics and Techniques
3.3.2.2. Toothpastes
3.3.2.3. Dental Floss: Characteristics and Techniques

3.3.3. Chemical Control of the Plaque

3.3.3.1. Chemical Anti-Plaque Agents. Properties

3.3.4. Preventive Oral Hygiene Measures for Children by Age

3.4. Dietary Measures and Nutrition in the Pediatric Patient

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

3.4.2.1. Food Pyramid Guide
3.4.2.2. Dietary Survey
3.4.2.3. Balanced and Non-Cariogenic Diet
3.4.2.4. Dietary Advice ("Counseling") in the Dental
3.4.2.5. Clinic

3.5. Use of Fluorides in Pediatric Dentistry

3.5.1. Introduction. Metabolism. Mechanisms of Action

3.5.1.1. Systemic Fluoride. Fluoridation of Water and Other Sources. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.5.1.2. Topical Fluoride: Mechanisms of Action, Types and Fluoride Products
3.5.1.3. Acute Toxicity
3.5.1.4. Chronic Toxicity: Dental Fluorosis
3.5.1.5. Appropriate Prescription of Topical Fluoride According to Age and Risk of Caries

3.6. Dentistry for Babies

3.6.1. Patients Under 3 Years of Age: Features
3.6.2. The Edentulous Baby's Mouth

3.6.2.1. Constituent Elements and Functions

3.6.3. Possible Findings

3.6.3.1. Inclusion Cysts
3.6.3.2. Microkeratocysts
3.6.3.3. Geographic Tongue
3.6.3.4. Natal and Neonatal Teeth
3.6.3.5. Ankyloglossia
3.6.3.6. Riga-Fede Syndrome

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

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

3.7.1. Information: Type of Information and Transmission Methodology  Education

3.7.1.1. Motivational Interview Characteristics and Objectives
3.7.1.2. Anticipatory Guide

3.7.2. Preventive Strategies for Children Under the Age of 3

3.7.2.1. Caring for the Oral Health of Parents
3.7.2.2. Oral Hygiene
3.7.2.3. Balanced Non-Cariogenic Diet
3.7.2.4. Adequate Fluoride Intake
3.7.2.5. Periodic Professional Monitoring

Module 4. Pain Control Surgical Treatments in Patients

4.1. The Process of Pain

4.1.1. Pain
4.1.2. Nociceptive System
4.1.3. Local Anesthetic. Mechanism of Action

4.2. Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

4.2.1. Concepts

4.2.1.1. Analgesia
4.2.1.2. Local Anesthesia
4.2.1.3. General Anesthesia

4.2.2. Local Anesthesia: Advantages and Objectives
4.2.3. Local Anesthetics

4.2.3.1. Composition
4.2.3.2. Action and Structure
4.2.3.3. Vasoconstrictor: Actions, Importance
4.2.3.4. Pediatric Dentistry and Undesired Effects
4.2.3.5. Antioxidants
4.2.3.6. Preservatives
4.2.3.7. Fungicides

4.2.4. Calculating Individualized Anesthetic Dosage
4.2.5. Techniques for Local Anesthesia

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

4.2.6. Variations on the Technique in Adults
4.2.7. Guide of Behaviour. Preparing the Pediatric Patient for Local Anesthesia
4.2.8. Causes of Anesthesia Failure
4.2.9. Complications General and Local

4.2.9.1. Overdose of Local Anesthetics

4.3. Analgesia for Children

  1. 4.3.1. Graphic Pain Assessment for Children in Preverbal Period
    4.3.2. Most Common Analgesics Prescribed in Children

4.3.2.1. Generic Name. Function
4.3.2.2. Recommended Oral Dose
4.3.2.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
4.3.2.4. Introduction

4.4. Surgery of Soft Tissues

4.4.1. Low Insertion Upper Frenulum

4.4.1.1. Diagnosis
4.4.1.2. Frenectomy: Indications and Procedure

4.4.2. Ankyloglossia

4.4.2.1. Consequences
4.4.2.2. Frenectomy: Procedure
4.4.2.3. Mucocele Surgical Excision
4.4.2.4. Pyogenic Granuloma Surgical Excision
4.4.2.5. Eruption Cyst: Drainage and Operculectomy

4.5. Hard Tissue Surgery Extraction

A unique specialization experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"

Postgraduate Diploma in Pain, Fear and Anxiety in the Pediatric Dental Patient

Dental care in children is vitally important to ensure good oral health throughout their lives. However, it is common for pediatric dental patients to experience pain, fear and anxiety during dental visits. If you want to specialize in managing these emotions and provide optimal dental care for children, the Postgraduate Diploma in Pain, Fear and Anxiety in the Pediatric Dental Patient from TECH Global University is the learning you're looking for. This online program is designed for dentists and healthcare professionals who want to gain advanced knowledge and techniques for managing pain, fear and anxiety in patients. You will learn effective strategies to create a safe and comfortable environment, establish appropriate communication with children and their parents, and apply pain management techniques to minimize discomfort during dental procedures. You will have the theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the causes and consequences of pain, fear and anxiety in children during dental visits. You will learn how to identify and assess the anxiety level of patients, as well as how to implement fear and anxiety management strategies, such as the desensitization technique and cognitive distraction.

Thanks to you, children will enjoy going to the dentist.

This program will address local anesthesia and conscious sedation techniques in pediatric patients, providing guidelines for proper administration and management of adverse effects. Effective communication strategies with children and their parents will also be explored, with the aim of building trust and reducing anxiety before, during and after dental treatment. The program is developed in an online environment, which allows you to access the contents and study materials from anywhere and at any time. You will have access to interactive resources, clinical cases and practical activities that will allow you to apply the acquired knowledge effectively in your professional practice.