Duration of our residency program is 3 years (full time) and lecture topics include: chronology of human dentition; early childhood caries; infant and toddler oral health care; guidelines for fluoride therapy; pit and fissure sealants; cavity preparations in the primary dentition; restorative dental materials in pediatric dentistry; stainless steel crown procedures; pulpal therapy; pulpotomy procedure in the primary dentition; endodontics in the primary dentition; local anesthesia; conscious sedation and general anesthesia; surgery for the primary dentition; space maintenance; prevention and treatment of traumatic injuries; preventive orthodontics; oral habits; prophylactic antibiotic regimens for pediatric dental procedures; common oral lesions; and recommended treatment for common oral lesions; communicating with parents.
Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly lectures, seminars, case studies, and case presentations allow the trainees to develop a strong theoretical knowledge base.
The 3-years course of study in pediatric dentistry provides students with the background information and clinical experience necessary for the practice of pediatric dentistry.
Year one focuses on advanced pediatric dentistry (theoretical issues) and clinical treatment of children. Students develop a sound basis in:
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Anatomy, biology, physiology…
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Growth and development
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Behavior management
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Physical evaluation
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Research methodology
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Statistics
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Prevention
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Pediatric dental literature
Second-year studies concentrate on dental care of children with physical, mental, and emotional disorders. In the second year, the hospital dentistry begins. Students gain experience in operating room procedures, general anesthesia techniques, conscious sedation, and treating children with medical disabilities in the hospital environment.
In the third year, the residents visit special cases as well as doing their dissertation.
At the end of each year, the residents should pass an exam so that they can continue the course.