Paediatric Dentistry Principles And Practice

This book provides a comprehensive description on Pediatric Dentistry for undergraduate students based on the syllabi recommended by the Dental Council of India and various universities across the country. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for its readers. Each chapter includes numerous commonly asked questions of various university examinations. Apart from these there are Self-assessment Questions including essay type, short notes and MCQ's and Glossary at the end of the book, to help students for their last minute preparation before the exams. About the Author : - M.S. Muthu is currently Professor at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. He has graduated from Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital in 1995 and completed his postgraduation from Nair Hospital and Dental College, Mumbai in 1999. Since then he has restricted his practice to Pediatric Dentistry and runs an exclusive pediatric dental clinic. He has also been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for the last 9 years. N. Sivakumar is currently Professor and Head at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, and Principal of Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He has graduated from Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad in 1988 and completed his postgraduation from College of Dental Surgery, KMC, Manipal in 1991. He has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for more than 15 years.

Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice, 3e is based on syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) and the book will help BDS IV year students in understanding the fundamental concepts and current practice trends in Pediatric Dentistry. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for readers to comprehend the discussed text with clarity. . Completely revised and updated, this edition is clinically oriented, supported with visual representation of step-by-step procedures that provide strong foundation of pediatric dentistry for UG dentistry students . Comprehensive coverage of the subject for undergraduates, keeping in view the curriculum and also the latest guidelines and terminology . Chapters on Teeth Identification, unique for this textbook, and Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth will help the student in identifying dentition easily, that in turn will help in decision making process. . Provides a thorough understanding through illustrations and explanations of problem areas on various concepts. . Every effort has been made to make this book comprehensive for undergraduates and a platform for postgraduate students, given the changing trends in Pediatric dentistry. . Contributors are from across the globe, including contributions from experts in each topic. The content in all the chapters is updated to help an aspiring student in current knowledge . Each chapter will provide PowerPoint slides for the faculties to use as a preliminary version for their UG classes. They can edit as needed and use them . Handy supplementary forms have been included for a few chapters, namely Case history, Protective stabilization, which students and practitioners can use to diagnose the problems and manage a child properly. It regularly allows excellent documentation at the department and clinic level to systematically collect data and write research papers . All the related and integrated specialties of Pediatric Dentistry is extensively covered with the experts in the field under Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry . The terminologies and sections divisions are updated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) guidelines . Clinician's Corner - Handy, clinical tips were provided at the end of each relevant chapter to understand better the topic for the students and the Practicing Dentists and Pediatric dentists . Chapters on exceptional and innovative topics such as Research Methodology for beginners, Dental Photography, Psychological ownership, Ethics, Ergonomics, which are often expected, have been included . Administering LA to children - one of the most challenging things in Pediatric Dentistry is addressed through a dedicated chapter on The TeDiE Technique . Flowcharts have been included in many chapters to understand the subject or procedures better. . Stepwise clinical images have been provided for specific clinical procedures (viz. ART, Strip crown)

• Each chapter will provide PowerPoint slides for the faculties to use as a preliminary version for their UG classes. They can edit as needed and use them • Handy supplementary forms have been included for a few chapters, namely Case history, Protective stabilization, which students and practitioners can use to diagnose the problems and manage a child properly. It regularly allows excellent documentation at the department and clinic level to systematically collect data and write research papers • All the related and integrated specialties of Pediatric Dentistry is extensively covered with the experts in the field under "Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry" • The terminologies and sections divisions are updated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) guidelines • Clinician’s Corner – Handy, clinical tips were provided at the end of each relevant chapter to understand better the topic for the students and the Practicing Dentists and Pediatric dentists • Chapters on exceptional and innovative topics such as Research Methodology for beginners, Dental Photography, Psychological ownership, Ethics, Ergonomics, which are often expected, have been included • Administering LA to children - one of the most challenging things in Pediatric Dentistry is addressed through a dedicated chapter on The "TeDiE Technique • Flowcharts have been included in many chapters to understand the subject or procedures better. • Stepwise clinical images have been provided for specific clinical procedures (viz. ART, Strip crown)

The textbook based on syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) would help BDS IV year students in understanding the fundamental concepts and current practice trends in Pediatric Dentistry. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for readers to comprehend the discussed text with clarity. The Second edition of the book is fully integrated with a separate book on MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e. containing more MCQs for better preparation of MDS examinations like AIPG, AIIMS, PGI, NBDE, and all state level entrance examinations. Multiple Choice Questions in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e : This is an elaborate and penetrating collection of multiple choice questions in the subject of Pediatric dentistry. The book aims at helping the undergraduate and post graduate students of dentistry to strengthen their basics in this upcoming field. Competitive examinations of these days demand a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of any subject. A preparation for these examinations does not end with merely reading the textbooks. It becomes complete only when the concepts are repeatedly revised by solving the related multiple choice questions. This book presents more than 1000 multiple choice questions with relevant explanations. They are organized in a chapter wise manner for the convenience of the students. The author has provides clear explanations for most of the questions along with relevant tables, related information and images, which would definitely help the students to understand the subject better All chapters are extensively revised and updated Comprehensive coverage of the subject for undergraduates, keeping in view the curriculum and also the latest guidelines and terminology Chapters on Teeth Identification, unique for this textbook, and Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth will help the student in identifying dentition easily, that in turn will help in decision making process The section on Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance has given this textbook its own identity, that will be enhanced with the updated chapter on Pharmacological Management Multiple Choice Questions in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e The book would be available in a package with the main textbook, Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice by Dr Muthu. Sequence of the chapters would be exactly same as the main book. Students after reading the main book can assess their skill by attempting the MCQs present in this book. It would be directly co-related with the main book. The explanations would be comprehensive enough to sell the book standalone. Would cover the subject elaborately, hence a great guide for PG aspirants. Provides a thorough understanding through illustrations and explanations of problem areas on various topics

The textbook based on syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) would help BDS IV year students in understanding the fundamental concepts and current practice trends in Pediatric Dentistry. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for readers to comprehend the discussed text with clarity. The Second edition of the book is fully integrated with a separate book on MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e. containing more MCQs for better preparation of MDS examinations like AIPG, AIIMS, PGI, NBDE, and all state level entrance examinations. All chapters are extensively revised and updated Comprehensive coverage of the subject for undergraduates, keeping in view the curriculum and also the latest guidelines and terminology Chapters on Teeth Identification, unique for this textbook, and Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth will help the student in identifying dentition easily, that in turn will help in decision making process The section on Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance has given this textbook its own identity, that will be enhanced with the updated chapter on Pharmacological Management

The second edition of Pediatric Dentistry: A ClinicalApproach offers a fully revised and updated review of pediatricdentistry. This important text covers the full spectrum of thesubject, basing itself in the clinical practice of the dentaltreatment of children and adolescents and providing a specialemphasis on evidence-based oral health care for young people.Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive coverage of allaspects of treatment for children, ranging from health promotionand prevention to strategies for systematic and comprehensive oralcare. Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach follows alogical approach, covering major dental and oral diseases and theirdiagnosis and management in children and adolescents, includingcaries, periodontal and endodontic conditions, and TMJ disorders.The book also discusses a number of dental and oral conditions thatrelate more directly to childhood, such as dental erosion,traumatic injuries to the teeth, pain control, and treatment ofphysically and mentally disabled children. Topics such as dental,physical, intellectual and emotional development are alsothoroughly reviewed. Pediatric Dentistry will provide students of dentistry,as well as pediatric dentists and dentists involved in thetreatment of young patients, with a uniquely clear, comprehensive,and clinical approach to the dental treatment of children andadolescents.