Paediatric dentistry is the part of dentistry that is concerned with the dental care and treatment of children. It is one of the most important branches of dentistry.

Objectives:

The main objective of paediatric dentistry is giving comfort, relieving pain, removing infection, and restoring functions.

Allaying fear and anxiety and modifying the child behaviour

Promoting optimal oral health by educating

Early diagnosis of the disease and treatment

Dental diseases in children:

Baby bottle caries

Sucking of finger or thumb

Trauma

Malocclusion