Pediatric Oral Pathology: An overview of diagnosis and management
The presentation will provide an overview of Pediatric Oral Pathology from infancy to early childhood with an emphasis on diagnosis and management.
The patient examination and consultation process will be briefly reviewed in the context of developing a structured diagnostic method to facilitate the formulation of a differential then final diagnosis with an appropriate treatment plan. The presentation will include common conditions in the following categories :
- Natal and neonatal lesions/ anomalies
- Delayed eruption
- Delayed exfoliation
- Facial asymmetry
- Gingival overgrowth
- Tongue
- Oral ulcerations
- Dental anomalies
Participants will learn:
- The application of the standardized patient consultation will allow the practitioner to identify and manage pediatric oral pathology in an appropriate manner.
- Participants will learn about the common oral pathological conditions that can affect children and their management.
- Participants will be able to identify pediatric oral lesions and anomalies.