Pedodontics focuses on the oral health care of children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. The subject aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental care to children.

The course covers the following key areas:

1. Growth and Development: Understanding the physical, emotional, and psychological development of children and how it impacts their oral health.

2. Preventive Dentistry: Emphasizing the importance of preventive measures, such as fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and patient education, to maintain oral health in children.

3. Behavior Management: Learning techniques to manage the behavior of pediatric patients to ensure a positive dental experience.

4. Restorative Dentistry: Gaining knowledge of various restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, and space maintainers, to treat dental caries and other defects in children's teeth.

5. Interceptive Orthodontics: Understanding the principles of early orthodontic treatment to correct developing malocclusions and guide proper dental and facial growth.