The Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health & Community Dentistry Department, located on the third floor, integrates specialized child oral care with population-level prevention strategies to promote lifelong dental health from infancy through adolescence.
Pediatric Dentistry Focus
● Provides comprehensive care for infants, children, adolescents, and special needs patients, including exams, cleanings, fluoride/sealants, restorations, pulp therapy, extractions, space maintainers, trauma management, and behavior guidance/sedation.
● Addresses developmental issues, emergencies, orthodontic assessments, and hospital-based treatments under general anesthesia for anxious or medically complex cases.
Public Health Integration
● Conducts community oral health surveys, school fluoride programs, health education campaigns, and preventive outreach to underserved/rural areas, reducing caries disparities.
● Collaborates on policy advocacy (e.g., water fluoridation), screening camps, and promotion of hygiene/nutrition for entire populations.
Combined Impact
● Trains students and residents in child-friendly techniques while fostering public health skills for equitable access and disease prevention.
● Serves as a hub for multidisciplinary care, research, and community partnerships to build healthy smiles across generations.
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Omnia Sayed Ibrahim Sayed > |