III.1. The infant and Toddler

Competent to:
assess information by interviewing and counseling the parents with respect to :

• prenatal, natal and neonatal history
• development history
• medical history
• dental history
• evaluation of oral hygiene
• risk factors of early caries development
• sucking habits and risk for early development of malocclusion
• feeding history
• social situation
• examine the infant and toddler in a non-threatening way
• differentiate oral tumours and cysts including Epstein's pearls, Bohn's nudles, congenital epulus, lymphangiomas
• diagnose immature teeth (natal and neonatal teeth)
• diagnose and treat nursing bottle caries or other forms of caries
• treat oral candidiasis and primary herpetic stomatitis
• manage emergencies; trauma related, as well as non-trauma related
• make intra- and extraoral radiographs.

Knowledge of:

• clinical implications of preterm birth
• child abuse/neglect
• abnormalities and pathological conditions that can be diagnosed on radiographs
• methods and risks involved in making radiographs in paediatric dentistry

Familiar with :
digital radiographic and other imaging techniques. 



III.2. The 3-6 years old

Competent to :

• examine this age group encompassing :
• behavioural assessment
• extraoral examination
• intraoral examination
• consider any preventive measurement
• assess oral hygiene and risk for caries development
• diagnose oral motor function
• diagnose and manage early loss or displacement of primary teeth
• diagnose early signs of malocclusion
• diagnose pulpal conditions

 

III.3. The 6-12 vears old

In addition to the guidelines for the 3-6 years old, one has to be competent to :

• diagnose the need for preventive measurements related to oral hygiene,sealants, nutrition and fluoride intake
• evaluate occlusal development
• prevent and manage trauma
• participate in health care decisions

Knowledge of :
orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning

 III.4. The over 12 years old and adolescence

In addition to former guidelines, one has to be competent to :

• diagnose early signs of periodontitis
• evaluate growth and development

Knowledge of :

• temporomandibular joint disorders
• sexual abuse
• illicit drug use
• eating disorders