Dear Student,

As you begin your journey in dentistry at Sharavathi Dental College, Pedodontics will introduce you to one of the most rewarding specialties-treating and managing the oral health of children, adolescents, and those with special healthcare needs. This field teaches you patience, empathy, and skill, while preparing you to shape the smiles of future generations.

Here's what you will learn in Pedodontics:

• Child psychology & behaviour management - How to communicate with children and reduce dental anxiety through various behaviour guidance techniques.
• Preventive dentistry - Application of fluoride gels, sealants, and counselling on oral hygiene and diet to prevent cavities.
• Restorative treatments - Management of decayed teeth in children using tooth-coloured fillings, stainless steel crowns, and advanced materials.
• Pulp therapy in children - Performing pulpotomy, pulpectomy, and managing primary teeth infections.
• Space management & interceptive orthodontics - Use of space maintainers and appliances to guide proper eruption and alignment of permanent teeth.
• Management of dental trauma - Treating fractured or avulsed teeth in young patients.
• Oral habits management - Correcting thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and mouth breathing.
• Care for children with special needs - Understanding unique challenges and providing compassionate dental care.
• Preventive orthodontics - Identifying early malocclusions and intervening before they worsen.

Why it matters for your career:

Pediatric dentistry is the foundation of preventive oral healthcare. As a student, you will gain clinical experience in handling children, mastering techniques to create positive dental experiences, and learning how early interventions can prevent lifelong oral problems. With growing awareness about child dental care, paediatric dentists are in high demand in India and abroad.

At Sharavathi, you will receive hands-on training with children under expert supervision, ensuring you graduate with confidence to manage pediatric cases with both skill and compassion.