I.1 Pediatrics 
Knowledge of :

• growth and development of the human body
• psychological growth and development

 Familiar with :

• principles of classification of syndromes in relation to aetiology, prognosis and reaction to treatment.
• epidemiology, pathogenesis and management of diseases in children and adolescents
• concept of biological age and determination of skeletal age, and stages of sexual development

I.2. Growth and development of craniofacial skeleton
Competent to: 

• define anatomical features, tissue systems and functional anatomy essential for comprehension of :
• growth of the craniofacial skeleton
• development of skeletal deformities
• dentofacial orthopedics
• orthognathic surgical correction of facial dysmorphology and malocclusion

Knowledge of:

• growth sites in the craniofacial skeleton
• post-natal growth changes in the craniofacial region, including soft tissues
• variation in the function of components within the craniofacial region relevant to facial growth
• adolescent growth spurt and its relationship to growth of the craniofacial complex
• individual variation in facial configuration
• influence of environmental factors on facial growth

I.3. Development of the dentition (normal and abnormal)
Competent to:

• recognize and identify a given situation of the dentition in terms of :
• normality or abnormality
• developmental stage attained
• future development
• possibilities for interceptive measures to improve the ultimate situation

I.4. Genetics
Familiar with :

• genetic principles essential for comprehension of :
• the development of the head
• craniofacial malformations

I.5. Embryology of the head
Knowledge of :
embryology of craniofacial structures for understanding of normal growth and development of face, jaws and teeth, teratogenesis and development of clefts and other facial congenital malformations.

I.6. Cell biology
Knowledge of :
cytological and histochemical aspects essential for the understanding of :

• cell metabolism under normal and abnormal conditions
• tissue formation and proliferation
• development of bone, cartilage, teeth and muscle
• facial growth
• temporomandibular joint
• tooth movements and reactions in tooth supporting tissues
• dentofacial orthopedics
• soft tissue changes related to orthodontics
• mechanisms of root resorption

I.7. Biostatistics
Competent to :

• understand and evaluate statistical aspects in current literature
• evaluate validity of statistical methodology and interpretation of fndings in clinical and research papers relevant to pedodontics and related subjects

Familiar with :

• commonly used statistical methods
• data processing procedures

I.8. Epidemiology
Familiar with :

• principles of epidemiologic surveys
• research designs
• sample composition and requirements for control groups
• data analysis and critical interpretation of findings

I.9. Research methodology
Competent to :

• perform an analytical review of biomedical research and clinical research papers
• write a protocol for a research project
• interprete own research findings
• evaluate validity of conclusions in research papers
• present research findings in oral and written form

Knowledge of :
various methods of research design

Familiar with :

• philosophy of science
• ethical aspects of research on animals and humans

I.10. Dental Materials
Knowledge of :

• property and composition of materials used in paediatric dentistry.
• parameters for selection of correct materials for various procedures
• proper handling and application of the materials