Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to Paediatric Dentistry

• Overview of paediatric dental practice
• Importance of paediatric dentistry in child oral health
• Developmental milestones in children’s oral cavity

Session 2: Child Psychology and Behaviour Management

• Understanding child psychology in dental settings
• Behaviour management techniques for paediatric patients
• Communication strategies with children and parents

Session 3: Growth and Development

• Oral and facial growth and development in children
• Dentition stages and eruption patterns
• Assessment of occlusion and dental arch morphology

Session 4: Paediatric Oral Pathology and Diagnosis

• Common oral diseases and conditions in children
• Clinical examination and diagnosis of paediatric oral lesions
• Radiographic interpretation in paediatric dentistry

Day 2:

Session 5: Preventive Paediatric Dentistry

• Importance of preventive measures in paediatric oral health
• Fluoride therapy and its application in children
• Pit and fissure sealants: Indications and techniques

Session 6: Paediatric Restorative Dentistry

• Caries management in primary and young permanent teeth
• Restorative materials and techniques for paediatric restorations
• Pulp therapy in primary and young permanent teeth

Session 7: Behaviour Guidance Techniques

• Advanced behaviour guidance strategies
• Nitrous oxide sedation in paediatric dentistry
• Conscious sedation and general anaesthesia: Indications and considerations

Day 3:

Session 8: Special Considerations in Paediatric Dentistry

• Management of children with special healthcare needs
• Dental trauma in paediatric patients: Diagnosis and treatment
• Oral habits and their management in children 

Session 9: Interdisciplinary Approach in Paediatric Dentistry

• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
• Importance of interdisciplinary care in managing paediatric patients
• Case presentations demonstrating interdisciplinary treatment planning

Session 10: Practice Management and Ethical Considerations

• Setting up a paediatric dental practice
• Practice management strategies for paediatric dentists
• Ethical considerations and professional responsibilities in paediatric dentistry

Conclusion: 

Summary of key takeaways and learnings
This 3-day course provides a comprehensive overview of paediatric dentistry, covering topics such as child psychology, growth and development, preventive and restorative dentistry, behaviour guidance techniques, special considerations, interdisciplinary care, and practice management. Hands-on workshops, case presentations, and interactive sessions ensure practical learning and knowledge application.