Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry

This is a lecture and laboratory course designed to give students information and preclinical lab experience in treating pediatric p atients. Lecture topics include preventive dentistry, local anesthesia, restorative dentistry, pulp therapy, and space maintenance. Laboratory experience includes preparing and restoring primary teeth for amalgam and resin restorations, crowns and the fabrication of a fixed and removable space maintainer.