Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Established in 1985, the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry at MCODS Manipal provides total dental care to children from birth through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Undergraduates are trained to develop the clinical skills to provide basic dental care to children, with a strong emphasis on preventive dentistry, while postgraduates are trained across all aspects of advanced paediatric dentistry, including the care of very young children and specially abled children. With a child-friendly environment, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedicated school outreach programmes, the department combines clinical excellence with a genuine commitment to prevention.
Highlights
- A child-friendly reception area designed as a "visual treat for children," creating a welcoming, anxiety-free environment.
- State-of-the-art equipment including RVG, an air abrasion unit, DIAGNODENT, apex locators, an intra-oral camera, and paediatric dental chairs.
- Facility for dental care under chairside general anaesthesia for very young, extremely uncooperative, and disabled children.
- Use of pharmacological behaviour-management techniques in children, including oral, inhalation, and intravenous (IV) sedation.
- A strong emphasis on preventing oro-dental diseases in children through preventive procedures and appropriate parent and child counselling.
- Unique school dental clinics at two schools around Manipal, providing basic dental care within the school premises.
- An exclusive school health program serving underprivileged children in schools around Manipal.
Services
Offered
Endodontic Treatment of Primary, Young Permanent, and Permanent Teeth
Provides specialized treatment for infected or damaged dental pulp in children’s teeth. Care aims to preserve the tooth, relieve discomfort, and support healthy dental development.
