Pediatric Dentistry Questions and Answers
Pediatric Dentistry
the specialized area of dentistry limited to the care of children from birth to adolescence, with additional focus on providing oral health care to patients with special needs. Pediatric dentists continue their education for 2-3 addit...
Pediatric Dentistry Questions and
Answers
Pediatric Dentistry - answer the specialized area of dentistry limited to the care of
children from birth to adolescence, with additional focus on providing oral health care to
patients with special needs. Pediatric dentists continue their education for 2-3 additional
years after dental school.
open bay concept - answer several dental chairs are arranged in one large area.
chronologic age - answer childs actual age in terms of years and months.
mental age - answer refers to the child's level of intellectual capacity and
development
emotional age - answer describes the child's level of emotional maturity.
learning basic trust - answer erikson's stage of development. from infancy through
first year of life. if nurtured then develops trust, security, and optimism. if handled badly
then becomes insecure and mistrustful.
learning autonomy - answer erikson's stage of development. 1-2 years. around 2
years children have basic fears such as separation from the parents and related fears of
strangers. 2 years and younger parents should remain with the child during the initial
exam.
play age - answer erikson's stage of development 3-5 years. the child has developed
autonomy and initiative. this child requires control and structure in the environment.
allow the child to have choices(flavor of prophy paste or fluoride).
school age - answer erickson's stage of development. 6-11. this is the period of
socialization which involves learning to get along with people, learning the rules and
regulations of society, and learning to accept these social requirements.
adolescence - answer erikson's stage of development. 12-20 years. acquire self-
certainty. experiment with different tools. clear sexual identity is established. will seek
leadership. will gradually develop a set of ideals.
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