ECTS credits ECTS credits: 12
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 124 Hours of tutorials: 12 Expository Class: 50 EEES Clinics: 64 Interactive Seminar Class: 15 Interactive Lab Classroom Lab: 35 Total: 300
Use languages Spanish (100%)
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
Areas: Stomatology
Center Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Call: Annual
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to recognize the physical and psychological characteristics of children that differentiate them from adults in the field of Dentistry. To learn to identify the different evolutionary stages of the stomatognathic system as growth and development take place. Likewise, to provide the student with the resources to establish preventive measures and the ability to diagnose the oral pathology of the pediatric patient. The skills and abilities necessary to carry out treatments through pre-clinical and clinical activities are also developed.
THEORETICAL PROGRAMME (didactic teaching)
Introduction to pediatric dentistry: concept and purpose. Historical evolution
BLOCK I: Evolutionary development of the child and behavioral orientation (non-pharmacological and pharmacological)
BLOCK II: Dental anatomy and anomalies in dental development (structural alterations, number, shape, size, and color)
BLOCK III: Development of the dentition and occlusion (craniofacial and arch changes accompanying development, dental age)
BLOCK IV: Malocclusion, dysfunction, and maintenance of space
BLOCK V: Diagnosis in pediatric dentistry (clinical history, dental notation, physical examination and complementary tests, treatment plan)
BLOCK VI: Prevention in pediatric dentistry (plaque control, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and toothbrushes. Diet-Caries relationship. CAMBRA protocol. Topical fluoride and fissure sealants)
BLOCK VII: Local anesthesia (techniques and types of anesthetics)
BLOCK VIII: Cariology and dental surgery in pediatric dentistry (caries in pediatric age, isolation of the operative field, cavity shaping, restorative materials in primary dentition, steel crowns)
BLOCK IX: Dental pulp (pulp therapy in immature primary and permanent teeth)
BLOCK X: Traumatology of young primary and permanent teeth (injuries to tooth structures and supporting structures, types of fractures, luxations, and tooth avulsion)
BLOCK XI: Medical-surgical pediatric dentistry
BLOCK XII: Emergencies and special situations. The child with special needs
PRACTICAL PROGRAMME
Seminars
Evidence-based pediatric dentistry
Tooth terminology, tooth notation systems
Internal and external dental anatomy of the primary dentition. Structural differences with the permanent dentition
Development and chronology of eruption. Phases of dentition. Characteristics of occlusion in the primary dentition
Nolla and Demirjian stages of calcification. Calculation of dental age on panoramic radiographs
Dental instruments and materials
Radiological diagnosis Interpretation of normal and pathological radiological images
Behavioral support
Dental traumatology
Comprehensive treatment plan in Paediatric Dentistry
Writing and presentation of a bibliographical review
During the second four-month period, students, divided into working groups, will prepare a scientific review paper on a topic related to Paediatric dentistry. In addition to a short manuscript in pdf format, the work will be presented in sessions organized with the whole class. The detailed regulations and timetable for the submission of manuscripts and presentations will be available in the Virtual Classroom.
Preclinical practice
Obtaining plaque and gingivitis indices. Plaque control. Analysis of the cariogenic risk of the diet. Topical fluorisations
Local anesthesia and radiographic taken
Isolation with a rubber dam
Dental surgery on natural teeth
Dental surgery on temporary resin teeth
Cavity bottoms. Spatulating and application of base cements
Pulp treatment with MTA
Use of glass cements and composite materials
Grinding and adaptation of steel crowns on temporary resin teeth
Splinting of traumatized teeth
Application of fissure sealants
Clinical Practice
The type of practice is conditioned by the availability and characteristics of the patients and is always of limited complexity. Depending on the number of pediatric patients in the faculty, they will be carried out in the boxes on the first floor or sharing patients with 5th-year students in the second-floor boxes.
This year we will continue with the initiative of the Department's management to carry out internships in the Primary Care Oral Health Units of the Galeras and Fontiñas Health Centres. The practices will take place in the second part of the academic year, on Tuesdays in the morning. The teachers will establish a schedule of practices that will be communicated with enough time. This and other operational details will be notified in class and through the Virtual Classroom.
The basic bibliography allows the student to consolidate the essential knowledge of the subject. The so-called complementary bibliography includes texts for those who wish to study Paediatric dentistry in greater depth. Throughout the course there may be new acquisitions from the USC Library of interest for the subject. If this is the case, they will be communicated through the established channels. In the same way, students who wish to study any specific aspect of Paediatric Dentistry can ask for advice from any of the teachers of the subject.
Basic Bibliography
- USC Paediatric Dentistry practice book (see Teaching Methodology - Seminars).
Books:
- Odontología pediátrica y del adolescente. 10th Ed. Mc Donald RE. & Avery DR., 2018
- Pediatric Dentistry. Cárdenas Jaramillo D., 2017. (accessible online)
- Diagnosis and treatment in Orthodontics. Ustrell JM., 2016
- Paediatric dentistry. Monty D., Cameron A., and Toumba J., 2014. (accessible online)
- Paediatric dentistry: the evolution from child to young adult. Boj JR., 2012
- Handbook of paediatric dentistry. Cameron AC. 2010.
- Atlas of paediatric dentistry. Waes, Hubertus JM., 2002.
Websites:
https://www.odontologiapediatrica.com/
https://www.eapd.eu/index.php/policies-and-guidelines
https://www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/
https://www.cochranelibrary.com
Complementary Bibliography
Books:
- Paediatric dentistry: child and adolescent oral health in today's world. Noemí Bordoni, 2010
- Atlas of paediatric dentistry for paediatricians and dentists. Elena Barbería Leache, 2005
- Paediatric dentistry. Elena Barbería Leache, 2002
- Paediatric dentistry. J.R. Pinkham, 2001
CG.01. Know the essential elements of the dental profession, including ethical principles and legal responsibilities.
CG.03. Know how to identify the patient's concerns and expectations, as well as communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with patients, family members, the media and other professionals.
CG.06. Understand the importance of developing a professional practice with respect for the patient's autonomy, beliefs and culture.
CG.07. Promote autonomous learning of new knowledge and techniques, as well as motivation for quality.
CG.16. Understand the fundamentals of action, indications and efficacy of drugs and other therapeutic interventions, knowing their contraindications, interactions, systemic effects and interactions on other organs, based on the available scientific evidence.
CG.20. Obtain and prepare a medical record that contains all the relevant information.
CG.21. Know how to carry out a complete oral examination, including the appropriate complementary radiographic and exploration tests, as well as obtaining adequate clinical references.
Specific competences:
CEM III.01 Know the general processes of getting sick, healing and repairing, including infection, inflammation, bleeding and coagulation, scarring, trauma and disorders of the immune system, degeneration, neoplasm, metabolic disorders and genetic disorders.
CEM III.05 Know the pharmacological bases of the different local and general anesthetic techniques, as well as the role of sedation and general anesthesia in the management of the dental patient.
CEM III.07 Have appropriate knowledge of human nutrition, in particular, the relationship of nutritional and dietary habits with the maintenance of health and the prevention of oral-dental diseases.
CEM IV.01 Carry out basic treatments for oral-dental pathology in patients of all ages. Therapeutic procedures should be based on the concept of minimal invasion and on a comprehensive and integrated approach to oral-dental treatment.
• CEM IV.02.01 take and interpret radiographs and other image-based procedures relevant in dental practice,
CEM IV.03 To establish an adequate treatment, the dentist must be competent in:
• CEM IV.03.01 appropriate prescription of drugs, knowing their contraindications, interactions, systemic effects and repercussions on other organs,
• CEM IV.03.02 apply loco-regional anesthesia techniques,
• CEM IV.03.03 prepare and isolate the operative field,
• CEM IV.03.04 identify, assess and attend to medical emergencies and emergencies that may arise during clinical practice and apply cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques;
• CEM IV.03.05 manage acute infections, including the pharmacological prescription and the simple surgical aspects,
• CEM IV.03.06 identify and attend to any dental emergency,
• CEM IV.03.07 perform both medical and surgical treatment of common oral soft tissue diseases,
• CEM IV.03.08 perform simple surgical procedures: extraction of erupted temporary and permanent teeth, fractured or retained roots, and uncomplicated surgical extraction of non-erupted teeth and simple pre-prosthetic surgery procedures,
• CEM IV.03.09 treat dento-alveolar trauma in temporary and permanent dentitions,
• CEM IV.03.11 assess and treat the patient with caries or other non-carious dental pathology and be able to use all the materials aimed at restoring the shape, function and aesthetics of the tooth in patients of all ages,
• CEM IV.03.14 perform endodontic treatments and apply procedures to preserve pulp vitality,
• CEM IV.03.19 carry out the oral-dental treatment of the infant patient and recognize its characteristics and peculiarities,
• CEM IV.03.20 identify and correct oral habits likely to cause or exacerbate malocclusions and
• CEM IV.03.21 plan, determine the specific characteristics of design, records, prescription, clinical tests, placement and clinical adjustment for commissioning of fixed and removable space maintainers and interceptive orthodontic techniques as well as removable active elements intended to displace teeth or correct cross bites.
Virtual Classroom
This is a teaching and communication tool that is used in this subject in all teaching and assessment modalities. For this reason, it is recommended that it be consulted frequently, at least weekly. Documents, guidelines and regulations are provided through it, tasks are scheduled, incidents are communicated, etc. that affect the subject.
Expository Teaching (didactic contents)
These will be given in the classroom assigned to 3rd year from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in a single group.
Seminars
They will be given from 9 to 10:30 and from 12:30 to 14:00, dividing the class into 2 seminar groups. They will begin approximately from the third week of the course, as it is necessary to have a series of previous knowledge through the expository lessons.
The subject has designed a Practice Book (available at the Reprographics, Editing and Digital Printing Service of the USC, Casa Gradín Campus Sur next to School of Pharmacy building). It includes information on the seminars and practicals, graphic support materials, and, in some specific seminars, the data collection sheet.
Scientific review work
The manuscript will follow the format and style of scientific publications of this type. Afterwards, there will be an oral presentation and discussion of the work with the lecturers and the rest of the class to clarify doubts and demonstrate the knowledge acquired.
Pre-clinical and clinical practice
These allow the acquisition of skills and abilities related to the contents of the subject. They will take place in the Clinical Simulation Classroom (first floor) and in the Clinical Boxes on the first and/or first floor depending on the practice. The practice will start when finishing the seminars at the same timetable. As with the seminars, complementary information on the development of the practice, materials and instruments required, etc., can be found in the Practicum Book.
Tutorials
The pre-established timetable for tutorials is Fridays from 16:00 to 21:00. They will preferably be held face to face, unless by mutual agreement between teacher and student it is considered appropriate to do them online (via the TEAMS platform). It is advisable to request a tutorial beforehand via institutional mail or the Virtual Classroom.
The evaluation of the subject includes both theoretical and practical content, weighted in the following way:
- Theoretical content 40% of the final qualification of the subject
- Practical content 60% of the final qualification of the subject
IMPORTANT: Both subjects (theoretical and practical) must be passed independently (achieving a grade at least =5) in order to carry out the weighting. So, a failure in one of the parts is not compensated by a good mark in the other.
THEORETICAL CONTENT
Will be evaluated by a final test realized at the end of the course according to the Calendar of examinations of the Centre. This test will consist of a multiple-choice exam of 50 questions with four answer options for each question, only one of which is correct. To pass the test you will have to answer correctly to 50% of the net questions (25 points), considering that each wrong question subtracts 0.333.
The exam will take place in person at the Centre through the Virtual Classroom. Students must bring their laptop to take the exam. In case of not having or not fulfilling the technical requirements, they must notify it with sufficient time in advance to the coordinator of the subject to have one of the USC on loan.
For the second or extraordinary call, the exam will follow the same format and development as in the first call.
PRACTICAL CONTENT
The practice and seminars will be continuously assessed throughout the course.
Attendance to practices and seminars is compulsory, being considered not recoverable outside of the day of execution. Three unexcused absences to these activities imply having failed this part of the subject and having to take a practical exam on the second call. Unexcused absence does not imply the acquisition of competencies, so the teaching staff will determine how to compensate for this aspect.
Seminars
Attendance, participation, and active use of the knowledge previously taught in class are evaluated. Some seminars have a specific data collection sheet (practice notebook) that students must hand in at the end of the seminar.
Scientific review work
It will be assessed in two independent aspects: the submitted manuscript and the presentation and defense.
Pre-clinical and clinical practice
They will be evaluated daily taking into account, among other aspects:
1. Punctuality
2. Participation
3. Instrumental (sufficient, adequate, and in good condition for the practice).
4. Knowledge of the practice to be carried out
5. Execution of the practice (order, cleanliness, use of time).
6. Result of the work done
7. Care of the facilities
The mark of the practical content in the first call is the result of the continuous assessment. If a 5 minimum mark is not achieved by means of continuous assessment, the student must sit a practical exam on the second evaluation period.
CALCULATION OF THE FINAL MARK OF THE SUBJECT
It will be the result of weighing the final theoretical exam (40%) and the practical part (60%).
The practical part is subdivided into: seminars (10%), practice (35%), and scientific review (15%).
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises and tests, the provisions of the USC Regulations on the evaluation of students' academic performance and revision of grades shall apply.
In addition to attending all the activities of the subject, it is recommended to dedicate at least 90 hours of personal work with the following indicative distribution:
Individual study of the contents of lectures and seminars 45 hours
Preparation of pre-clinical practice 20 h
Preparation of clinical practice 15 h
Recommended reading, library activities or similar 10 h
It is recommended to review the previous contents of subjects such as Anatomy (especially head and neck), Paediatrics, and Psychology.
The subject works with a continuous assessment system in which the work done in seminars, practice, etc. is assessed. It is advisable to bring the subject up to date and, through non-classroom work, to prepare the contents to be developed in the practice and seminars in order to make the most of the classroom work.
It is recommended that all students who have difficulties or doubts about their progress request a tutorial. This will allow us to know more directly about the evolution and, if necessary, to give indications to improve performance.
The subject urges that the preferred means of communication between teaching staff and students should be the Virtual Classroom messaging system and the USC corporate email. Those students who prefer to use their personal e-mail are recommended to redirect the USC e-mail to the personal one to not lose any information that may be sent through these channels. The email addresses of the teaching staff can be found in the corresponding section of the subject on the USC website.
Miguel Facal Garcia
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- Phone
- 881812346
- miguel.facal [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
Javier Fernández Feijoo
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- javier.fernandez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
José Ramón García Iglesias
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- joser.garcia [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
Jacobo Limeres Posse
Coordinador/a- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- jacobo.limeres [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Juan Manuel Seoane Romero
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- juanmanuelseoane.romero [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
| Friday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLI_EEES06 | Dentistry-Box 1.6 |
| 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLI_EEES07 | Dentistry-Box 1.7 |
| 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLI_EEES08 | Dentistry-Box 1.8 |
| 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLI_EEES09 | Dentistry-Box 1.9 |
| 09:30-11:00 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Dentistry-Fantomas Laboratory |
| 11:00-12:30 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 12:30-13:00 | Grupo /CLIS_02 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLI_EEES01 | Dentistry-Box 1.1 |
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLI_EEES02 | Dentistry-Box 1.2 |
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLI_EEES03 | Dentistry-Box 1.3 |
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLI_EEES04 | Dentistry-Box 1.4 |
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLI_EEES05 | Dentistry-Box 1.5 |
| 13:00-14:30 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Dentistry-Fantomas Laboratory |
| 05.24.2024 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 05.24.2024 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| 07.15.2024 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 07.15.2024 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Fernández Feijoo, Javier | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| facal garcia, miguel | Spanish |
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Limeres Posse, Jacobo | Spanish |
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| García Iglesias, José Ramón | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| SEOANE ROMERO, JUAN MANUEL | Spanish |