Pediatric Dentistry Symposium 2025

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Abstract

A hands-on workshop on the use of digital anesthesia systems in pediatric dentistry. During this workshop, we will be talking about how to use digital anesthesia systems and especially using intraosseous anesthesia which is a game changer anesthesia technique in pediatric dentistry. Participants will learn the basics, advantages and how to administer intraosseous anesthesia using digital systems. All workshop participants will have the opportunity to use these systems and learn how to administer intraosseous anesthesia on models.

Learning Objectives

• During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to use digital anesthesia systems 
• Tips and tricks of administering intraosseous and intraligamentary anesthesia with digital anesthesia systems will be discussed
• The science behind digital intraosseous anesthesia will be discussed
• The mechanisim of action of a single point injection technique will be explained
• Behaviour management through painless local anesthesia will be discussed

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Abstract

Enamel demineralization in children, whether due to caries, developmental enamel defects, or dietary factors remains a critical concern in clinical practice. With the ongoing paradigm shift toward preventive and minimally invasive dentistry, enamel remineralization has emerged as a cornerstone of contemporary pediatric dental care. This presentation will delve into the science and clinical application of evidence-based remineralization strategies aimed at preserving and strengthening the primary dentition. Key topics will include the pathophysiology of early demineralization, current methodologies for early lesion detection, and a critical review of the latest evidence supporting the use of remineralizing agents. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical efficacy of fluoride therapies, CPP-ACP, bioactive glass formulations, and emerging peptide-based technologies. Integrating current research with clinical protocols, the lecture will offer practical guidance on selecting and implementing remineralization strategies tailored to individual patient needs. Special attention will be given to treatment decision-making in complex cases, including those involving high caries risk and with developmental defects of enamel.

Learning objectives

• Differentiate between demineralization and developmental enamel defects and understand their implications for caries risk and management.
• Highlight patient-specific factors affecting enamel response.
• Develop a preventive and restorative care approach tailored to children with weakened enamel, incorporating risk assessment, behavior management, and minimally invasive dentistry.
• Apply evidence-based remineralization strategies in pediatric dental practice, including dietary counseling, oral hygiene reinforcement, and product recommendations.
• Evaluate current evidence on remineralization strategies, including fluoride-based therapies, calcium phosphate technologies, and biomimetic agents.

Abstract

This comprehensive seminar explores spectrum of pediatric restorative dentistry—focusing on how clinicians can achieve esthetic excellence while maintaining developmental appropriateness. From the first primary incisor to the adolescent smile, participants will learn how to select materials and techniques that respect the child’s age, anatomy, and growth.

Dr. Lucero draws on his extensive restorative experience in private practice, surgery centers, and continuing education to present a practical, case-based journey through common and complex restorative scenarios. Attendees will leave with an updated toolbox of evidence-based strategies that support both functional outcomes and parental expectations for esthetics.

No matter the situation, this course will show that you don’t have to compromise, you can have both.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of developmentally appropriate restorative dentistry for pediatric patients.
• Choose esthetic restorative materials and techniques tailored to age and behavior.
• Integrate MTA pulp therapy, zirconia crowns, and minimally invasive options into daily.

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Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease in children worldwide, with significant implications for their health, well-being, and quality of life. While traditional treatments have often relied on surgical interventions, today’s evidence strongly supports a shift toward prevention, early detection, and minimally invasive management - especially in pediatric dentistry, where reducing fear and discomfort is essential.

This lecture will focus on innovative, child-friendly strategies for managing caries in young patients.

We will present a risk-based approach to prevention, including the use of fluoride therapies such as varnishes, which support remineralization and can effectively arrest early lesions. Special attention will be given to non-invasive and micro-invasive techniques that eliminate the need for drilling or local anesthesia, making them ideal for managing caries in children. We will explore tools for early diagnosis - from visual-tactile methods to adjunctive technologies - that support clinicians in making informed, minimally invasive treatment decisions.

Through real clinical cases and step-by-step protocols, participants will learn how to integrate these strategies into daily practice, demonstrating that “prevention-first” approaches can be both effective and well-tolerated by pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the prevalence and impact of dental caries in pediatric populations and its relevance to public health.
• Apply principles of risk-based caries assessment in children, including the use of tools like CAMBRA adapted for pediatric care.
• Implement preventive strategies using fluoride therapies and home care routines specifically designed for young patients.
• Describe non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques for caries arrest that are appropriate for pediatric settings.
• Utilize diagnostic aids to support early caries detection and guide conservative treatment planning in children.

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Pain management is one of the most important factors for achieving a successful treatment and behaviour management in pediatric dentistry. Although conventional anesthesia with traditional syringes is the most frequently used technique,  it can be difficult for clinicians to administer especially in pediatric patients. Nowadays, with the newly developed techniques such as digital anesthesia systems, a more effective and painless  local anesthesia can be achieved.In this presentation, we will be discussing the digital anesthesia systems using the most effective local anesthesia administering techniques with the help of the current evidence and clinical cases to better understand the advantages of these systems and techniques.The main goal is to achieve painless and effective anesthesia in pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the significance of pain management in pediatric dentistry and its role in successful treatment and behavior guidance.
• Identify the limitations and challenges of conventional syringe-based anesthesia techniques in children.
• Explore the principles and functionality of digital anesthesia systems and how they differ from traditional methods.
• Evaluate current evidence and clinical cases demonstrating the effectiveness and advantages of digital anesthesia in pediatric patients.
• Gain practical insights and strategies to administer painless and efficient local anesthesia using digital systems in everyday pediatric dental practice.

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Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is increasingly recognized as a significant health concern, yet it often remains underdiagnosed in dental practice. Pediatric dentists are uniquely positioned to identify early risk factors and guide families toward appropriate care, as children typically visit their dentist more frequently than their physician. This lecture will focus on the dentist’s role in patient education, parent coaching, and early recognition of potential sleep-related breathing problems in children. Drawing on recent evidence and practical case experience, participants will learn how to integrate screening protocols into routine pediatric visits, communicate effectively with parents, and understand when referral to a sleep specialist is warranted. The session will highlight the importance of collaborative prevention strategies and the impact of patient education in improving outcomes for children at risk.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing in children during dental visits.
• Understand key risk factors (such as tonsillar hypertrophy, obesity, malocclusion, and family history) without delving into growth/structural mechanisms.
• Implement simple screening tools and chairside questions to identify children who may be at high risk.
• Educate and coach parents on recognizing warning signs and the importance of early intervention.
• Establish referral pathways by knowing when and how to guide families toward pediatric sleep specialists for comprehensive management.
• Integrate preventive strategies into pediatric dental practice to enhance oral and general health outcomes.

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Providing effective and painless anesthesia is a constant challenge in pediatric dentistry, particularly in cases where conventional infiltration or mandibular block techniques fail. Digital intraosseous anesthesia has emerged as a valuable alternative, offering rapid onset, profound pulpal anesthesia, and reduced discomfort for young patients. Despite its advantages, clinicians often face questions on when, where, and how to best apply this technique in daily practice.

This lecture will focus on solving real clinical problems through digital intraosseous anesthesia, supported by case-based discussions and evidence from current literature. Practical tips and tricks will be highlighted to guide clinicians in overcoming failed anesthesia, managing anxious children, and improving treatment efficiency. By bridging clinical challenges with innovative solutions, the session aims to help practitioners integrate digital intraosseous anesthesia into routine pediatric dental care.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the limitations of conventional anesthesia techniques and the need for alternative approaches in pediatric dentistry.
• To explore the principles, mechanisms, and advantages of digital intraosseous anesthesia.
• To analyze case-based problem solving where intraosseous anesthesia provides predictable solutions.
• To apply practical tips and tricks for incorporating digital intraosseous anesthesia into everyday pediatric dental practice.
• To enhance treatment success and patient comfort through evidence-based use of painless anesthesia techniques.

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Dental anxiety in children is a significant barrier to providing effective and compassionate care. Nitrous oxide sedation—often referred to as “laughing gas”—has been a trusted adjunct in pediatric dentistry for decades. This lecture explores the journey of transforming fear into a positive dental experience using nitrous oxide sedation. This lecture will enable participants to achieve an understanding of the administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia for dental treatment.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of nitrous oxide in pediatric dentistry.
• Learn patient selection criteria, including behavioral, medical, and developmental considerations.
• Apply safe and effective administration techniques.
• Explore strategies for easing fear and building trust with young patients and their parents.
• Understand how nitrous oxide can contribute to long-term positive dental attitudes in children.
• Explore practical tips for making the dental visit a cheerful experience for pediatric patients.

Abstract

Dental Fluorosis and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization cases prevalence in our Arabic children world are dramatically very high. Recent studies showed their bound relationship with dental caries incidence. While fluorosis showed association with high fluoride early life exposure, MIH etiological factors are still obscure. 

Fluoride hazards in recent years' studies in correlation with human health influence, implies the discussion of new innovative substitutes in dental caries prevention application models with proved encouraging positive international experience results.

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) preparation provides the same benefits of fluoride without exposing to its risks. It is a stable and biocompatible calcium phosphate evidenced since long with a crucial role in structural bone augmentation, besides that demonstrated potency in recent years through oral care agents with the same principle of enhancing enamel calcium-phosphate hydroxyapatite crystals build-up regeneration. Calcium glycerophosphate is another soluble agent that has shown its worth in actual practice in preventing erosive lesion eruption and arresting already existing white spots lesions and is labeled safe since long as a nutrient supplement mediator for buffering stomach acidity. This presentation narrative review articles aimed to summarize the recent findings of researches’ investigations into in vitro, vivo and situ studies of toothpaste and professional applied HAp/CGP agents’ competence on enamel remineralization scales versus fluoridated preparations.

Learning Objectives

• Fluorosis and MIH regional epidemiology and classification recognition.
• Understanding the relationship between fluorosis/MIH and tooth decay.
• Debates of fluoride hazards on human health impact researches’ presentation.
• New innovative biomimetics mineral’s mechanism of action and its biological role in enamel white spot lesion remineralization with clinical cases demonstration.
• Toothpaste and remineralizing agents’ comparative results as fluoride alternatives preparations.

Abstract 

The Alpha Generation—tech-savvy, nutritionally challenged, and behaviorally complex—has changed how pediatric dentists must think about prevention. These children snack more, chew less, and face constant acid and sugar exposure from modern diets. Combined with digital overstimulation and sensory sensitivities, traditional prevention methods no longer suffice.

This lecture introduces a new paradigm for managing and preventing caries in the modern child, supported by an evidence-based toolkit that focuses on healing, not just repairing. We will explore the role of biomimetic and bioactive materials/ toothpastes, oral probiotics, salivary diagnostics, and minimally invasive restorations in restoring oral balance. Emphasis will also be placed on behavior management for anxious or overstimulated children, parental education, and preventive care integration through empathy and technology.

By the end of this lecture, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the modern caries process—and the tools to help children heal, thrive, and stay cavity-free in a sugar-driven, digital world.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the behavioral, biological, and lifestyle factors contributing to early enamel demineralization and caries in Alpha Generation children.
• Apply a holistic prevention model that integrates airway assessment, salivary balance, and microbiome modulation.
• Evaluate emerging biomimetic and bioactive materials that promote enamel regeneration and long-term protection.
• Develop behavioral and communication strategies tailored for digitally stimulated, anxious, and sensory-sensitive young patients.

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 This course is not available for individual purchase. It is an integral part of the Pediatric Dentistry Symposium (PDS). If you wish to attend the course on 15 November 2025 (limited seats available only), you have to register for the full day of lectures on 14 November 2025.

Abstract

This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed for pediatric and general dentists looking to elevate their clinical skills in three essential areas of pediatric restorative dentistry: MTA pulp therapy, prefabricated pediatric esthetic crowns, and space maintenance.

Participants will receive step-by-step instruction and live demonstration, followed by guided practice using typodonts and real-world clinical scenarios. The workshop emphasizes efficiency, predictability, and esthetic outcomes—ensuring that you leave with practical techniques you can apply in your practice immediately.

Whether you’re working in private practice, public health, or the operating room, this workshop will build your confidence and competence in managing the most common challenges in pediatric restorative care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Perform MTA vital pulp therapy with confidence and consistency
• Demonstrate selection and placement of prefabricated esthetic crowns with optimal fit and retention
• Fabricate and deliver space maintainers appropriate for various clinical scenarios
• Integrate these techniques into fast-paced, child-friendly workflows
• Understand clinical decision-making behind material and treatment selection

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