Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

Overview

The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and age-appropriate dental care to infants, children, and adolescents. Our expert pediatric dentists create a fun, safe, and supportive environment, helping kids develop healthy smiles and a lifelong love for oral health. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry offers a full range of specialized services, including behavior guidance, care for medically compromised patients, growth supervision, caries prevention, sedation dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, and restorative treatments – all tailored to meet the unique needs of children. With a proven track record of academic excellence and a legacy of nurturing skilled professionals,our department has successfully graduated numerous students dedicated to child dental care.Over the years the department has developed as a tertiary referral centre for all Pediatric Dentistry cases in South Tamilnadu.

Objectives & Focus

To be a leading centre of excellence in Pediatric Dentistry, renowned for innovative care, research, and education, setting the standard for child dental health in the region.
To provide comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge dental care to children, fostering a healthy smile and a positive dental experience. We strive to educate and empower families, promote oral health, and nurture the next generation of pediatric dentists.

Faculty

NAME	DESIGNATION
Dr.CHINTU . S	Professor & HOD
Dr. MIRA MOHAN. M	Senior Lecturer
Dr. NISANTH KRISHNA R V	Lecturer

1. SPECIALITY SERVICES

PREVENTIVE THERAPY

We focus on preventing dental diseases like caries, pulpitis, malocclusion, and gum diseases in children through:

Regular checkups from 1 year
Anticipatory guidance for parents
Diet counselling
Brushing technique demos
Fluoride gel application and pit & fissure sealing

PREVENTION OF MALOCCLUSION

- Space assessment for permanent teeth from 6 years

- Remedial measures like timely extractions and appliance placement

- Habit correction (thumb sucking, mouth breathing, etc.)

- Growth modifying appliances for jaw growth

PREVENTION OF PULPITIS

- Early caries management

- Preventive resin restorations and fluoride-releasing cements

- Pulp capping procedures

RESTORATIVE AND ENDODONTIC TREATMENT

We manage carious and fractured teeth painlessly using:

- Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) techniques

- Minimally Invasive Dentistry

- Bio-compatible restorative materials like Glass Ionomer Cements and composites

- Pulpotomy, Pulpectomy, Apexogenesis, and Apexification procedures

INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTICS

Prevent and correct issues like:

- Proclination, crowding, and spacing of teeth

- Removable or semi-fixed braces used between 6-12 years

- Takes advantage of jaw growth for better results

PSYCHOLOGY-BASED DENTAL TREATMENT

We assess and manage dental fear and anxiety in children and parents through:

- Behavior management techniques

- Conscious sedation

- Psychological counselling

3. TEACHING PROGRAMME

We provide practice-oriented training to students using:

- Effective pedagogy and demonstrations

- State-of-the-art equipment

- Digital media and regular assessments

- Psychological counselling and support

5. MERITS AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

MERITS OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Pediatric Dentistry Department excels in clinical expertise, academic excellence, and patient-focused care, nurturing future dental professionals and delivering quality healthcare to young patients.
EXPERIENCED STAFF
A team of experienced pediatric dentists and faculty with advanced clinical expertise, ensuring high-quality care and excellent mentorship to students.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Comprehensive training programs combining theoretical learning and hands-on clinical experience, developing competent and compassionate pediatric dentists.
INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
Strong teamwork with orthodontists, oral surgeons, and other professionals to deliver holistic care to young patients.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
Active involvement in clinical research, diagnostics, and innovative therapies in pediatric dentistry.The Department excels in research, academics, and student performance.
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Long-term doctor-patient relationships, continuity of care, preventive guidance for young patients and their parents. Ensuring, patients receive comprehensive care throughout their lives.
HOLISTIC &PREVENTIVE FOCUS
Emphasis on preventive dentistry, oral hygiene, lifestyle modification and health promotion in children.