Gracias a esta Postgraduate diploma conseguirás estar al tanto de las novedades en tratamientos y las urgencias más frecuentes en pacientes pediátricos”

Nadie cuestiona la necesidad y pertinencia de una especialidad médica dedicada a los niños, la Pediatría, porque el crecimiento exponencial y constante de los conocimientos y de la tecnología no permite que un solo profesional sepa de todo en Medicina para todas las edades. De la misma manera, cada vez se cuestiona menos la misma situación en Odontología y se ve con más normalidad la existencia de especialistas en los diferentes campos odontológicos. Los equipos son cada vez más multidisciplinares y la población demanda una atención individualizada, especializada y de calidad. 

Por lo tanto, este contexto requiere para el cuidado y atención integral bucodental del paciente pediátrico, desde su nacimiento hasta los 14 años, de profesionales de la odontológica con cualidades innatas para trabajar con niños y con una capacitación completa, actualizada, basada en la evidencia y pertinente. En esta Postgraduate diploma, el profesional que curse esta titulación podrá renovar su conocimiento sobre los fundamentos de la Odontología Pediátrica, las principales técnicas de diagnóstico y herramientas empleadas en la actualidad, así como las patologías que puede encontrarse en su praxis habitual.  

Una Postgraduate diploma 100% online que aporta al profesional de la Odontología la facilidad de poder cursarlo cómodamente, dónde y cuándo quiera. Tan solo necesitará un dispositivo electrónico con acceso a internet para alcanzar la actualización de conocimiento que busca. Una modalidad acorde al tiempo actual que permite al alumnado acceder a todo el temario, permitiéndole distribuir la carga lectiva acorde a sus necesidades. Una excelente oportunidad para aquellos que deseen compatibilizar sus responsabilidades personales con una enseñanza que se sitúa a la vanguardia académica.

Y, como broche a una experiencia académica del máximo nivel, el egresado contará con el apoyo de un equipo docente especializado en el área, encabezado por una figura referente en el ámbito de la Odontología Pediátrica. Se trata de un profesional versado en la asistencia infantil y avalado por una carrera de prestigio, en la que, además de cosechar éxitos en el área de la atención clínica, también ha trabajado incansablemente en la investigación y en el avance de la especialidad. Así, a través de 10 Masterclasses, compartirá su experiencia y su rigor profesional, para que los estudiantes actualicen su praxis en base a las estrategias más efectivas e innovadoras del sector.

Contarás con el apoyo de un equipo docente sin parangón, así como con la guía de un profesional de prestigio internacional en el ámbito de la Odontología Pediátrica a través de 10 Masterclasses exclusivas”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Childhood Dental Caries: Updated Pathology and Therapeutics 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 

Durante 6 meses tendrás la oportunidad de conocer las últimas novedades en las patologías y tratamientos en caries dentales”

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 una titulación que te permitirá renovar tu saber en torno a los tratamientos de las lesiones cavitadas de caries"

Esta Postgraduate diploma te adentrará en los métodos más efectivos para el diagnóstico de la caries dental con tecnología"

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 the program to be able to act before the pediatric patient with dental caries and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood Dental Caries: Updated Pathology and Therapeutics 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 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 Specialties. 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

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 Visit
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. Dental Caries Pathology and Treatment

3.1. Dental Caries. Etiology, Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations

3.1.1. Concept of Caries Disease
3.1.2. Host-Related Factors: Teeth and Saliva
3.1.3. Etiological Factors of Caries Disease

3.1.3.1. Host-Related Factors: Teeth and Saliva
3.1.3.2. Factors Related to Plaque Microbiology
3.1.3.3. Diet-Related Factors: Factors Dependent on the Food Ingested. Dietary Factors Dependent on the Individual
3.1.3.4. Factors Dependent on the Individual's Cultural and Socioeconomic Context

3.1.4. Pathogenesis of the Caries Lesion

3.1.4.1. Demineralization/Remineralization Process. Critical pH
3.1.4.2. Oral Regulation of pH Fluctuations and Remineralization

3.1.5. Clinical Manifestations of Caries Lesions

3.1.5.1. Incipient Caries Lesions
3.1.5.2. Cavitated Caries Lesions

3.1.6. Epidemiology of Dental Caries

3.1.6.1. Caries in Primary Dentition
3.1.6.2. Caries in Mixed Dentition
3.1.6.3. Caries in Young Permanent Dentition

3.2. Diagnosis of Dental Caries

3.2.1. Detecting and Monitoring Caries Lesions

3.2.1.1. Methods That Do Not Require Technological Support: Visual Method and Tactile Method
3.2.1.2. Methods that Require Technological Support: Radiological Methods, Methods Based on Visible Light, Methods Based on Laser Light, Methods Based on Ultrasound and Methods Based on Electric Current
3.2.1.3. Injury Activity Assessment: ICDAS System
3.2.1.4. Establishing the Patient's Risk of Carie

3.3. Early Childhood Caries  (ECC)

3.3.1. Feeding Up to 6 Months of Age

3.3.1.1. Exclusive Breastfeeding on Demand: Its Influence on Craniofacial Development. Benefits
3.3.1.2. Bottle Feeding: Indications and Consequences of its Use

3.3.2. The Process of Eruption: Timeline
3.3.3. The Tasks of Temporal Dentition
3.3.4. Feeding After the Eruption of the First Tooth: Ablactation
3.3.5. Feeding After the Eruption of the Second Temporal Molar
3.3.6. Prolonged Breastfeeding: Concept and Risks
3.3.7. Early Childhood Caries

3.3.7.1. Concept
3.3.7.2. Types
3.3.7.3. Transmissibility Habits and Infectivity Window
3.3.7.4. Characteristics: Rapid Progression: Reasons
3.3.7.5. Consequences

3.4. Therapeutic Remineralization in Incipient Caries Lesions

3.4.1. Objectives and Requirements of Therapeutic Remineralization
3.4.2. Remineralization Products and Systems

3.4.2.1. Fluoride: Mechanisms of Action for Remineralization
3.4.2.2. Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Phosphopeptide Complexes (CPP-ACP): Nature, Mechanisms of Action, Presentations and Mode of Use
3.4.2.3. New Materials in Remineralization. Materials Derived From Nanotechnology: Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Nano-Carbonateapatite. Bioactive Crystals Based on Amorphous Sodium Phosphosilicate and Calcium Phosphates
3.4.2.4. Alternative Products to Favour Remineralization

3.5. Treatment of Cavitated Caries Lesions. Principles

3.5.1. Objectives of Dental Surgery in Children
3.5.2. Factors That Modify Dental Surgery in Children:

3.5.2.1. Behaviour
3.5.2.2. Dentition Development
3.5.2.3. Extent and Depth of Cavitated Caries Lesions
3.5.2.4. Systemic Status of the Patient
3.5.2.5. Morphological Characteristics of Temporary Teeth

3.5.3. Principles of Minimally Invasive Dentistry

3.5.3.1. Removal of the Least Amount of Tooth Tissue Necessary
3.5.3.2. Preservation of Pulp Vitality
3.5.3.3. Using Bioactive Materials

3.5.4. Absolute Isolation

3.5.4.1. Objectives
3.5.4.2. Materials and Their Adaptation to Children: Dike, Clamps and Young's Arc
3.5.4.3. Placement Techniques by Age: Pre-schoolers, Schoolchildren and Adolescents

3.6. Pit and Fissure Sealants (PFS). Preventive Resin Restorations (PRR)

3.6.1. Introduction. Historical Background of Fissure Sealants

3.6.1.1. Types of Fissures
3.6.1.2. Cariostatic Properties
3.6.1.3. Types of Sealants
3.6.1.4. Patient Selection: Indications and Contraindications
3.6.1.5. Placement Technique
3.6.1.6. How to Prevent Fissure Sealants From Fracturing and Falling Off

3.6.2. Preventive Resin Restorations (PRR)

3.6.2.1. Concept
3.6.2.2. Types
3.6.2.3. Placement Technique

3.7. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART). Temporary Therapeutic Restorations (TTR)

3.7.1. Introduction. Concept
3.7.2. Principles of ART and its Evolution to TTR
3.8. Treatment of Cavitated Caries Lesions. Materials
3.8.1. Pulp Protection Materials

3.8.1.1. Calcium Hydroxide: Mechanism of Action. Indications. Advantages and Disadvantages

3.8.2. Glass Ionomer: Self-Curing and Light Curing

3.8.2.1. New Bioactive Materials

3.8.3. Materials for Dental Restoration

3.8.3.1. Restorative Glass Ionomer: Characteristics, Indications, Contraindications, Advantages, Disadvantages and Mode of Use
3.8.3.2. Composite Resins or Composites. Concept and Types
3.8.3.3. Principles of Use
3.8.3.4. Preparation of the Remaining Tooth Structure for the Use of Composites: Dentin Adhesives: Types Available Today and Selection Criteria

3.9. Treatment of Large Cavitated Caries Lesions in Pediatric Dentistry

3.9.1. Complex Lesions in Temporary and Permanent Teeth

3.9.1.1. Characteristics and Consequences
3.9.1.2. Treatment Options in Temporary and Permanent Dentition

3.9.2. Treatment of Molars: Preformed Crowns

3.9.2.1. Indications. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.9.2.2. Types: Metallic Preformed Crowns Pediatric Aesthetic Crowns
3.9.2.3. Technique of Preparation, Adaptation and Cementation of Metal Crowns. Defective Crowns and Complications
3.9.2.4. Technique of Preparation and Cementation of Aesthetic Pediatric Crowns
3.9.2.5. Defective Crowns and Complications

3.9.3. Treatment of Anterior Teeth

3.9.3.1. Preformed Acetate Crowns. Indications and Contraindications. Procedure. Complications
3.9.3.2. Aesthetic Pediatric Crowns. Aesthetic Pediatric Crown Preparation and Cementation Technique
3.9.3.3. Defective Crowns and Complications

3.9.4. Treatment of Anterior Teeth

3.9.4.1. Preformed Acetate Crowns
3.9.4.2. Indications and Contraindications
3.9.4.3. Procedure
3.9.4.4. Complications

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