Track: Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry
This session will highlight the essential role of pediatric dentistry in promoting lifelong oral health. Experts will cover preventive care, behavior management, early interventions, and interdisciplinary strategies to improve dental outcomes for children. Join us to explore practical approaches and innovations in caring for the unique oral health needs of pediatric patients.

Early Childhood Caries and Prevention: 
Focuses on identifying risk factors for tooth decay in young children and implementing effective strategies like fluoride application, sealants, and parental guidance to prevent early dental problems.

Behavior Management in Pediatric Dentistry:
Covers techniques to reduce dental anxiety and improve cooperation in children, including both non-pharmacologic methods and safe use of sedation when needed.

Restorative Pediatric Dentistry:
Explores treatment options for decayed or damaged primary teeth, such as pulp therapy, minimally invasive techniques, and the use of modern materials like silver diamine fluoride and pediatric crowns.

Oral-Systemic Health and Diagnosis:
Highlights how oral signs can indicate systemic or genetic conditions and emphasizes the importance of early detection and collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers.

Pediatric Orthodontics and Growth Guidance:
Discusses early orthodontic evaluations, space maintenance, and interceptive care to address developmental concerns like crowding or jaw discrepancies during growth.

Sedation and Special Care Dentistry:
Reviews safe practices for using sedation or anesthesia in young or special needs patients, ensuring comfort and care quality during dental procedures.

Public Health and Pediatric Oral Care Access:
Examines global challenges in access to pediatric dental services and introduces community-based initiatives to reduce disparities and promote oral health education.