DentistryOnline coursePediatric Dentistry
Greg Psaltis on treating children well — exam, radiographs, treatment sequencing and behaviour guidance in under four hours
With almost five decades as a pediatric dentist in Olympia, Washington, Greg Psaltis condenses his approach into Foundations of Pediatric Dental Care: Diagnosis, Planning, Behavior, and Restoration. Ten lessons in four modules (3 h 55 min) cover planning around dental rather than chronological age, the child and infant exam, the philosophy behind restorative care for young patients, and practical ways to guide both the child and the parent.
- 4modules
- 10lessons
- 3 h 55 minrunning time
- 49years in practice
What you’ll be able to do
- Sequence treatment by weighing dental age against chronological age
- Factor retention likelihood, mobility, airway and root condition into the plan
- Read clinical signs alongside the pediatric radiographic exam
- Carry out a calm, thorough infant examination
- Apply five elements of behaviour management during an appointment
- Answer typical parent questions and keep them on side
Inside the course
Planning around how children actually develop
A 25-minute opener shows how a child’s dental age can diverge from calendar age and how that shifts the order of treatment. Mobility, expected retention of primary teeth, airway and root status are all treated as planning inputs.
A curious, pattern-seeking examination
The longest module (1 h 38 min) encourages an inquisitive clinical exam that spots recurring patterns, links findings to radiographs, and closes with a dedicated lesson on examining infants.
Why children are worth treating — and how to manage the room
A short restorative module sets out the philosophy of pediatric treatment and prevention and how to educate families. Behaviour guidance then gets 1 h 23 min: the five key elements, handling the young patient, and managing parents so visits run smoothly.
About Greg Psaltis
He lectures widely on pediatric care, communication and practice management, received the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award, and wrote the memoir Into and Out of the Mouths of Babes.
Built for
- General dentists who see familiesGives a structured way to examine and plan for children rather than referring every case.
- Recent graduatesBuilds confidence with anxious kids and their parents early in a career.
- Practice ownersUseful team viewing for creating a child-friendly chairside routine.
Curriculum
Module 1: Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Sequencing Pediatric Patients (25 min) 1 lesson
- Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Sequencing Pediatric Patients
Module 2: The Pediatric Dental Exam (1 h 38 min) 3 lessons
- Curiosity During the Clinical Exam
- Pediatric Radiographic Examination
- The Infant Exam
Module 3: An Introduction to Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (23 min) 3 lessons
- Why Treat Children
- Philosophy of Treating the Pediatric Population
- Overview of Essentials for Pediatric Dentistry
Module 4: Behavioral Considerations for Pediatric Patients (1 h 23 min) 3 lessons
- Five Elements of Pediatric Behavior Management
- Managing the Patient
- Managing the Parent
Before you buy
Will I see step-by-step restorations such as crowns or pulpotomies?
No — the restorative module is a 23-minute introduction to philosophy and essentials, not a hands-on technique series.
Is the focus more clinical or more about communication?
Roughly half the runtime is examination and planning; the other large block is behaviour and parent management.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Online video course |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Greg Psaltis |
| Contents | 4 modules · 10 lessons |
| Duration | 3 h 55 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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