Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

The Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Department in our dental college and hospital focuses on the oral health care of infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special needs. It emphasizes preventive care, early diagnosis, and treatment of dental issues in children, fostering a lifetime of healthy oral habits.

Dr. Venkanna Babu Ghantshala

Professor and Head of Department

(BDS,MDS) 

Dr. Mayur Bhattad

Reader

(BDS, MDS) 

Dr. Pawar Pallavi

Reader

(BDS, MDS) 

Dr. Shaila Patil Konda

Reader

(BDS,MDS) 

Dr. Sumit Rajewar

Lecturer

(BDS, MDS) 

Dr. Ankita Chandak

Lecturer

(BDS, MDS) 

Dr. Pooja Bhansali

Lecturer

(BDS,MDS) 

Services
  • Oral Health Check-ups: Regular dental examinations to detect and prevent potential dental issues.
  • Dental Cleaning: Professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar.
  • Fluoride Treatments: Strengthens tooth enamel to prevent cavities.
  • Dental Sealants: Protective coatings applied to teeth to prevent decay.
  • Cavity Fillings: Treatment of tooth decay with materials like composite resin.
  • Pulp Therapy: Treatment for damaged or infected dental pulp in primary teeth.
  • Stainless Steel Crowns: Used for primary teeth with extensive decay or damage.
  • Dental Trauma Management: Care for chipped, fractured, or knocked-out teeth.
  • Pain Relief: Immediate care for toothaches or infections.
  • Space Maintainers: Devices to maintain space for permanent teeth if a baby tooth is lost prematurely.
  • Early Orthodontic Evaluation: Monitoring and addressing alignment or bite issues.
  • Care for Special Needs Children: Tailored dental treatments for children with medical, developmental, or behavioral conditions.
  • Sedation Dentistry: Use of sedation techniques like nitrous oxide or general anesthesia for anxious or uncooperative children.
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction: Guidance on brushing, flossing, and diet to maintain healthy teeth.
  • Nutritional Counseling: Tips on diet and habits to prevent dental problems.
  • Parental Guidance: Education for parents on managing teething, thumb-sucking, and pacifier use.
    • Facilities
    • Brightly Decorated Waiting Areas: Vibrant themes, murals, or characters to ease children’s anxiety.
    • Toys and Play Areas: Games, books, and interactive activities for entertainment.
    • Digital Screens: Televisions or tablets showing cartoons or educational videos.
    • Child-Sized Dental Chairs: Smaller and more comfortable chairs tailored to young patients.
    • Age-Appropriate Tools: Instruments designed for smaller mouths and sensitive gums.
    • Intraoral Cameras: To show children and parents any dental issues in an engaging way.
    • Digital X-rays: Low-radiation imaging technology for safe and detailed assessments.
    • Preventive and Restorative Care Facilities
    • Emergency Treatment Rooms
    Specialities
    • Dental Management of Special Children Under Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia
    • Correction of malocclusion
    • Myofunctional appliances
    • Minor surgical procedures required for children
    • Pediatric Esthethic restorations
    • Ribbond, Strip Crowns, Polycarbonate Crowns
    Extension Activities
    • Emergency Care Units to treat dental emergencies such as knocked-out teeth, fractures, or severe pain
    • School Dental Programs: Mobile units for oral health screenings and fluoride applications in schools.
    • Awareness Campaigns: Interactive sessions to educate children and parents on dental hygiene.
    • Specialized teams for children with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial anomalies.
    • Collaboration with surgeons, orthodontists, and speech therapists for comprehensive care.