Doctor's degrees in Pediatric Dentistry + Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD): A program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of children from birth through adolescence, and the care of adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Includes instruction in developmental oral biology, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counseling, patient management, pediatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, patient management, and the treatment of handicapped patients.
Boston University Doctorate Pediatric Dentistry | Boston University |
Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including children with special health care needs. The DScD program requires a minimum of three years in addition to the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in pediatric dentistry. |
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