Online Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry

Prevention and Dental Rehabilitation in Early Childhood

Is a continuing education program designed for dentists who seek to update and enhance their knowledge in pediatric dentistry based on the most recent scientific evidence. This program provides theoretical and practical training in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and dental rehabilitation in children, allowing professionals to apply standardized clinical protocols in their daily practice.

This diploma has been structured to comply with state standards and regulations for continuing education in dentistry across the United States. The program’s design enables participants to develop key competencies in managing pediatric treatments, using innovative technologies, and implementing biosafety protocols and professional ethics.

With a total of 150 CE credits, the program ensures progressive knowledge acquisition, including clinical case discussions and critical analysis of scientific literature. The final evaluation consists of presenting an integrative clinical case and an evidence-based research paper, ensuring participants’ competency in the field of pediatric dentistry.

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Bioethics in Pediatric Dentistry & Craniofacial Growth and Development
Maternal-Child Prevention & Common Pathologies in Early Childhood
Cariology: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention
Clinical Management of Early Childhood Caries
Pulp Pathology in Primary Teeth & Young Permanent Teeth – Trauma Management
Dental and Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Primary Dentition
Pharmacology Applied to Pediatric Patients
Clinical Case Discussions and Final Evaluation

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CE CREDITS

MODULE	HOURS WITH INSTRUCTOR	INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS	TOTAL HOURS / CE
Bioethics in Pediatric Dentistry & Craniofacial Growth	4	8	12
Maternal-Child Prevention & Common Pathologies in Early Childhood	6	12	18
Cariology: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention	6	12	18
Clinical Management of Early Childhood Caries	8	16	24
Pulp Pathology in Primary & Young Permanent Teeth – Trauma	8	16	24
Dental & Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Primary Dentition	8	16	24
Pharmacology for Pediatric Dentistry	4	8	12
Case Discussions & Final Evaluation	4	8	12
TOTAL	48	96	150

PRECLINICAL AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

Interactive Practice Manual:

Self-assessment questionnaire to reinforce theoretical and clinical concepts before practical sessions.

Preclinical Practices:

Pediatric Dental Instruments: Identification and proper handling.
Operative Field Isolation: Absolute and relative techniques in pediatric patients.
Pediatric Radiology: Interpretation of periapical radiographs and CBCT in children.
Management of Early Childhood Caries: Application of prevention and treatment techniques on simulated models.
Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Pediatric Patients: Evaluation and planning of space maintainers and prostheses.

Final Evaluation:

Theoretical exam on key concepts.
Development of an integrative clinical case with diagnosis, planning, and evidence-based treatment.

ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

To ensure objective evaluation, the following criteria are established:

Written Evaluation (40% of final grade)

Criteria	Excellent (10 pts)	Good (7–9 pts)	Fair (4–6 pts)	Poor (0–3 pts)
Theoretical Knowledge	Accurate with scientific justification	Correct with partial justification	Minor errors	Incorrect or insufficient
Clinical Application	Integrates concepts precisely in clinical cases	Correct application with limitations	Minor errors in application	Fails to apply correctly

Integrative Clinical Case (30% of final grade)

Criteria	Excellent (10 pts)	Good (7–9 pts)	Fair (4–6 pts)	Poor (0–3 pts)
Clinical Diagnosis	Precise identification with scientific justification	Correct diagnosis, limited justification	Partial with some errors	Incorrect or unfounded
Treatment Plan	Complete, evidence-based proposal	Adequate plan with some gaps	Incomplete plan or conceptual errors	Erroneous or unjustified

This diploma ensures the acquisition of essential competencies in pediatric dental care, guaranteeing an integral approach to prevention and rehabilitation of children’s oral health.

Content Index

I. Program Introduction
II. Activity Schedule – Theoretical Module: Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry
III. Program Structure and CE Credits
IV. Preclinical and Practical Activities
V. Evaluation Rubrics