Growth and development

Importance of the study of growth and development in pedodontics

Prenatal and postnatal factors in growth and development

Theories of growth and development

Development of maxilla and mandible and related age changes

Development of occlusion

Study of variations and abnormalities

Dental anatomy and histology

Development of teeth and associated structures

Eruption and shedding of teeth

Teething disorders and their management

Chronology of eruption of teeth

Differences between deciduous and permanent teeth

Development of dentition from birth to adolescence

Importance of first permanent molar

Dental radiology related to orthodontics

Oral surgical procedures in children

Dental caries

Rampant caries, early childhood caries, and extensive caries

Role of diet and nutrition in dental caries

Dietary modifications and diet counseling

Caries activity, caries susceptibility, and their clinical application

Gingival and periodontal diseases in children

Normal gingiva and periodontium in children

Child psychology 

Dental fear and its management

Behavior management

Pediatric preventive dentistry

Principles of pediatric operative dentistry

Pediatric endodontics

Pulp capping – direct and indirect

Pulpotomy

Pulpectomy

Apexogenesis

Apexification

Obturation techniques and material used for primary, young permanent and permanent teeth

Traumatic injuries in children

Preventive and interceptive orthodontics 

Oral habits in children

Dental care for children with special needs

Congenital abnormalities in children

Dental emergencies in children and their management

Dental materials used in pediatric dentistry

Preventive dentistry

Dental health education and school dental health programs

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