Clinical Residency in Paediatric Dentistry
Theoretical part
- Theoretical seminars
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Clinical and radiographic history and prior consent in paediatric dentistry.
- Basic concepts of anatomy in primary and permanent dentition.
- Development and dental eruption.
- Nomenclature and anatomy in primary dentition.
- Alterations in dental development.
- Molar incisor hypomineralisation.
- Behaviour management. Fear and anxiety.
- Preventive dentistry, fissure sealing, caries in paediatric dentistry. Chamber seals.
- Dental operations:
Isolation of the area to be treated.
Cavities and restorative treatment in primary dentition.
Metal crowns (zirconium or acetate)
Materials for surgery.
Pulp treatments in primary dentition and permanent young dentition: Pulpectomy and pulpotomy, apicoformation, apicogenesis, and endodontics.
- Pharmacology in paediatric dentistry.
- Local anaesthetic in paediatric dentistry.
- Nitrous oxide sedation in paediatric dentistry.
- Extractions and space maintainers.
- Periodontics in paediatric dentistry.
- Syndromes. Special patients.
- Child abuse.
- Marketing in paediatric dentistry
- Oral medicine, in paediatric dentistry.
- Traumatology in primary and permanent dentition. Mouthguards
- Baby dentistry.
- Frenectomies. Laser in paediatric dentistry.
- Emergencies in paediatric dentistry.
- Speech therapy
- Research in Odontopediatrics
- Review of the literature. Presentation Oral Communication in Young Paediatric Dentists.
Practical part
- Preclinical laboratory practice
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Clinical history.
- Models and plaster casts.
- Isolation.
- OPG, Nolla’s stages, x-ray ODP.
- Fissure sealants
- Cavities Class I, II, III, IV and V.
- Metal crowns. Zirconium crowns. Acetate crowns.
- Composite veneers.
- Composite reconstructions
- Pulpotomy.
- Pulpectomy.
- Endodontics.
- Pulp treatments in young permanent dentition
- Nitrous oxide sedation workshop
- Laser Workshop in ODP.
- Mouthguards workshop
- Clinical practice on patients
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First appointments. Check-ups. Diagnosis and treatment plans
- Prevention (prophylaxis, pit and fissure sealants, fluoridations).
- Behaviour management
- Conservative treatments (prosthetics, fillings, crowns).
- Endodontic treatments (pulpectomies, pulpotomies and pulp treatments in young permanent teeth).
- Extractions and spacers.
Study programme and subjects 2020-2021
| Subjects in course | Type | Term | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Residency | OB | Anual | 16,00 |
| Preclinical Practice | OB | Anual | 4,00 |
| Research in Paediatric Dentistry | OB | Anual | 4,00 |
| Theoretical Seminar | OB | Anual | 16,00 |
- ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
- Term: calendar term
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Dr Johanna Acosta
- Dr Isabel Chung
- Dr Victor Gil
- Dr Francisco Guinot
- Dr Karem Marfisi
- Dr Teresita Patricia Martinez
- Dr Silvia Parri
- Dr Cristina Requena
- Dr Sandra Sáez
- Dr Raquel Torrents
- Dr Ana Veloso
- Dr Asuncion Vicente
- Dr Mercè Viroles
- Dr Silvia Yuste
Methodology
The clinical residency is based around theoretical classes, seminars and case methods and clinical practicals as a working methodology that allows students to become competent in the objectives established for this course.
Evaluation
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Continuous assessment by teaching staff of the theoretical understanding and clinical practicals undertaken by students.
- Evaluation of the reading of scientific books and articles presented by students.
- Evaluation of students' activity in the dental clinic.
- Evaluation of the clinical cases managed by students, prior presentation and completion of the clinical case.

