This book is intended for dental students a general dental practitioners treating children. However the book does not cover the whole topic of paediatric dentistry, it should help to orient in this medical discipline and point out the main differences in dental treatment of children.
Child is an individual up to 18 years of age and changes within this period need to be consider in diagnosis and treatment choice. Communication skills with the child and parents is also an important part of dental treatment.
Regular dental check-ups should start at one year of age of the child. Success in treatment and communication ability is determined by regular dental visit and early diagnosis of any pathology.