simple orthodontic appliances. D4 students must be able to pass a final clinical competency examination to assess their ability to diagnose various types of malocclusion and determine if it can be treated by a general dentist or referred to an orthodontist. (2 credit hours) DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Mission of Meharry School of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Department: The educational goals of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry are to enable the dental student, at the undergraduate level, to develop a strong competency in pediatric dentistry and to increase the theoretical and clinical judgment, technical skills, and case organizational abilities. The course of study in pediatric dentistry is designed to establish a high standard of oral care based on an appreciation of the intricacies and demands of comprehensive health. The division stresses a strong scientific and behavioral science foundation, strong patient assessment skills, disease control and rehabilitation effectiveness, motivational interviewing with parents, and a strong appreciation for health promotion. Minimal expectations of students to assure demonstrated competencies are emphasized in: Educational Goals and Objectives of the Pediatric Dentistry Department • Goal 1. Preventive services and treatment of conditions to include plaque control, patient education, and emergency treatment of pain and infection. • Goal 2. Restoration of the primary and permanent teeth to proper form and function, with careful consideration for the health of the pulp and the supporting structures. • Goal 3. Maintenance and/or restoration of space in the dental arch to achieve or retain adequate esthetics and function. • Goal 4. Recognition of malocclusion, with priority provided for interceptive services as well as recognition of disfiguring and/or handicapping malocclusions.
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- 2026-2027
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