Pediatric DentistryChapter 57 Lesson 57.1Learning ObjectivesSlide 4IntroductionThe Pediatric Dental OfficeFig. 57-2 Example of a pleasing, patient-friendly reception area in a pediatric dental office.The Pediatric PatientStages of ChildhoodStages of ChildhoodSlide 11Behavior ManagementThe Challenging PatientPatients with Special NeedsDown SyndromeCerebral PalsyChapter 57 Lesson 57.2Slide 18Slide 19Diagnosis and Treatment PlanningDiagnosis and Treatment PlanningFig. 57-5 Example of dental report card used for recall appointments. (Courtesy of Dr. John Christensen.)Preventive DentistrySlide 24Pediatric ProceduresDental TraumaFig. 57-13 Educating school personnel about dental emergencies. (Courtesy of Dr. John Christensen.)Types of InjuriesFig. 57-14 Fractured anterior tooth. (Courtesy of Dr. Frank Hodges.)Slide 30Slide 31Slide 32Fig. 57-15 Avulsion of maxillary central incisors. (Courtesy of Dr. Frank Hodges.)Child AbuseReporting Child AbusePediatric DentistryPediatric DentistryChapter 57Chapter 57Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Chapter 57Chapter 57Lesson 57.1Lesson 57.1Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesPronounce, define, and spell the Key Terms.Pronounce, define, and spell the Key Terms.Describe the appearance and setting of a Describe the appearance and setting of a pediatric dental office.pediatric dental office.Give the stages of childhood from birth Give the stages of childhood from birth through adolescence.through adolescence.(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Discuss the specific behavior techniques that Discuss the specific behavior techniques that work as positive reinforcement when treating work as positive reinforcement when treating children.children.Describe why children and adults with special Describe why children and adults with special needs are treated in a pediatric practice. needs are treated in a pediatric practice. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionIntroductionPediatric Dentistry is the specialized area of Pediatric Dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry limited to the care of children from dentistry limited to the care of children from birth through adolescence, with additional birth through adolescence, with additional focus in providing oral health care to patients focus in providing oral health care to patients with special needswith special needsCopyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The Pediatric Dental Office The Pediatric Dental Office Display cheerfulness in a pleasant Display cheerfulness in a pleasant environment with a nonthreatening décor.environment with a nonthreatening décor.Treatment areas are designed with an open-Treatment areas are designed with an open-bay concept in mind. bay concept in mind. Dental personnel dress in bright coordinating Dental personnel dress in bright coordinating colors. colors. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Fig. 57-2 Example of a pleasing, patient-friendly reception area Fig. 57-2 Example of a pleasing, patient-friendly reception area in a pediatric dental office.in a pediatric dental office.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The Pediatric Patient The Pediatric Patient Chronological ageChronological ageThe child’s actual age in terms of years and The child’s actual age in terms of years and monthsmonthsMental age Mental age The child’s level of intellectual capacity and The child’s level of intellectual capacity and developmentdevelopmentEmotional age Emotional age The child’s level of emotional maturity The child’s level of emotional maturity Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Stages of Childhood Stages of Childhood Birth to 2 yearsBirth to 2 yearsChildren learn to sit, stand, walk, and run. Children learn to sit, stand, walk, and run. Vocally they progress from babbling to using Vocally they progress from babbling to using simple sentences. simple sentences. Children identify familiar faces, then progress Children identify familiar faces, then progress through periods of being friendly and then fearful through periods of being friendly and then fearful of strangers.of strangers.At this age, children are too young to be expected At this age, children are too young to be expected to cooperate in dental treatment. to cooperate in dental treatment. (Cont’d)(Cont’d)Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Stages of ChildhoodStages of Childhood(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Ages 3 to 5 yearsAges 3 to 5 yearsThe child needs to be allowed to develop The child needs to be allowed to develop autonomy and initiative.autonomy and initiative.The child requires control and structure in his or The child requires control and structure in his or her environment.her environment.The child is able to follow simple instructions. The child is able to follow simple instructions. The child welcomes an active role in the treatment The child welcomes an active role in the treatment experience. experience. (Cont’d)(Cont’d)Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Stages of ChildhoodStages of Childhood(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Ages 6 to 12 yearsAges 6 to 12 yearsThis is a period of socialization. This is a period of socialization. The child is learning to get along with people.The child is learning to get along with people.The child is learning the rules and regulations of The child is learning the rules and regulations of society.society.The child is learned to overcome fears of objects The child is learned to overcome fears of objects and situations.and situations.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Behavior Management Behavior Management Be honest with the child.Be honest with the child.Consider the child’s point of view.Consider the child’s point of view.Use “tell, show, do.”Use “tell, show, do.”Give positive reinforcement. Give positive reinforcement.