31^st Euro Dentistry Congress

Pediatric Dentistry and Gerodontology

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry that compacts with the examination and the management of dental health in children from birth through adolescence. Dental measures are typically perceived as daunting and painful experiences that almost all would love to avoid, particularly among youngsters. However, it's very important that youngsters have their milk teeth often checked by pediatric dentists for evidence of decay and dental caries.

Gerodontology

The objective of Gerodontology is to progress the quality of life and oral health conditions in older people. The Dental care to older adults is called Geriatric dentistry which encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of problems associated with age related diseases. The most collective oral health conditions in geriatric patients are dental caries, tooth loss, dry mouth and oral cancer which may disturb their quality of life.