This book is a visual narrative of pediatric dentistry amalgamating current scientific evidence with clinical experience. It addresses key areas that form the core of a dental practice, namely the diagnosis and management of dental caries and traumatic dental injuries in children.
Readers will learn how to perform Caries Risk Assessment and apply it in practice. Contemporary approaches in caries management are detailed in chapters on Preventive Dentistry, Minimal Intervention Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry. The discussion on Pediatric Endodontics elaborates on the importance of pulpal diagnosis and the current concepts in Pulp Therapy and Regenerative Endodontics. The section on Traumatic Dental Injuries focuses on the assessment and emergency management of trauma to both the primary and permanent dentition, as well as the orofacial region. Additionally, the sequelae of dental trauma, its management and long-term prognosis have been reviewed in detail.
This book includes flowcharts and decision trees to help clinicians with treatment planning and is a valuable resource for students, general dental practitioners and specialist pediatric dentists in addressing real-world clinical challenges.
Caries Risk Assessment in Pediatric Dentistry.- Preventive Pediatric
Dentistry.- Minimal Intervention Dentistry for the Young Patient.-
Restorative Dentistry for the Young Patient.- Pediatric Endodontics.-
Traumatic Dental Injuries in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Harsh Vyas is a Pediatric dentist with over three decades of expertise in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry. A graduate of Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Dr. Vyas secured the first rank in Bombay University in Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry during his B.D.S. (1990) and further earned an M.D.S. (1992) in the same specialization. Since 1993, Dr. Vyas has dedicated his practice exclusively to children, founding Dr. Vyass Pediatric Dentistry, a renowned clinic known for its child-friendly care. Currently, he serves as the Head & Consultant Pediatric Dentist at the Department of Dentistry, NH SRCC Childrens Hospital, Mumbai, a role he has held since 2017. Dr. Vyas also holds consultant positions at several prestigious institutions, including Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre (since 1997), Saifee Hospital (since 2005), and Reliance Foundation Hospital (since 2022). As an active contributor to the dental community, Dr. Vyas is a life member of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) and holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), Indian Society of Dental Traumatology (ISDT), and the Foundation for Orofacial Myotherapy, India (FOM). Dr Vyas has presented lectures and conducted workshops both in India and internationally, which are renowned for the clinical content and take-home messages. Dr. Vyas is widely recognized for his commitment to advancing Pediatric dental care and for providing comprehensive, compassionate treatment that addresses the unique needs of young patients.
Dr Nikhita Gune completed her graduation from Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, in 2013 and post-graduation in Pediatric Dentistry from YMT Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, in 2017. She is a Fellow of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry and has completed the Advanced Dental Leadership Programme from Kings College, London. She is a Junior Consultant in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NH SRCC Childrens Hospital, Mumbai and is passionate about providing preventive and restorative dental care to children, especially with special needs, in co-ordination with allied medical professionals. She is a founder member of the Foundation for Orofacial Myotherapy, India (FOM) and was the editor of MyoProbe- the official newsletter of FOM. She is also a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) and Indian Society of Dental Traumatology (ISDT). As a writer on various online platforms, her love for the written word has always pushed her to look for avenues to contribute to dental literature.
Dr. Pooja Balgi completed her graduation from Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, India in 2014 and her post-graduation in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from Terna Dental College in 2018. She is a Fellow of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a consultant Pediatric Dentist, and her clinical practice is focused on the holistic management of children with oral health issues with special emphasis on caries prevention and functional oral rehabilitation. She holds the position of the Joint Editor at MyoProbe- a newsletter of the Foundation of Orofacial Myotherapy. She is a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) and Foundation for Orofacial Myotherapy (FOM). Driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of clinical research, she has earned certifications in Research Methodology and Biostatistics, applying this knowledge to the development of the book.
