DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRIC AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

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Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, offers comprehensive dental care for children, emphasising preventive measures. The department provides specialised services for infants, children, adolescents, and those with special health care needs. It ensures a safe and comfortable environment for young patients. Key points include:

  • Comprehensive Paediatric Dental Care: The department offers preventive, restorative, and interceptive treatments. State-of-the-art technology and modern infrastructure address diverse dental needs, from routine check-ups to complex rehabilitations.

  • Preventive Measures: The department emphasises preventive strategies to maintain oral health from infancy to adolescence. Regular school dental health programs, dietary counselling, and anticipatory guidance promote positive oral health habits.

  • Specialised Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs: The department has specially trained staff and a multisensory dental environment to cater to their unique challenges. Behaviour management techniques and advanced modalities ensure effective and compassionate care.

  • Advanced Facilities and Teaching Excellence: The department's advanced facilities and teaching excellence contribute to its reputation as a leading provider of paediatric dental care.

The department of paediatric dentistry at Dr. DY Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, is committed to education, research, and training future dentists. As a post-graduate training centre, it offers a robust curriculum, research opportunities, clinical exposure, and continuing dental education programs. The well-equipped postgraduate clinics, minor OT setups, and conscious sedation units enhance the learning environment. The department also engages in community outreach programs to raise awareness about paediatric dental health and provide dental care to underserved populations.