PHYLOSOPHY IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Abstract
Philosophy is the study to seek nature of all things. Philosophy is the result of a human searching and thinking about the truth. Philosophy teaches us to think deep down to its roots, universal, conceptual, coherent, consistent and systematic. Dentistry is a branch of medical science that taught us to do evaluation, diagnosis, prevention or treatment (surgical or non-surgical) to a disease or disorder that occurs on the surface area of the oral cavity, maxillofacial (face and upper jaw) or structure adjacent teeth also its impact on the human body. People who practice in the field of dentistry called the dentist. There are nine specialties in Dentistry, one of which is Paediatric Dentistry, the specialization that discusses Paediatric in Dentistry. Someone who pursues this field is called Sp KGA. Within the scope of IKGA (Dental Paediatric Science), it taught the oral health of children from infants to teenagers, includes special need children. The purpose of this paper is that the dentists, dental specialists, especially paediatric dentist understand the philosophy in paediatric dentistry and they can apply in everyday life. Treatment requires a different approach in dealing with child’s behavior, growth knowledge and development of their teeth and helps prevent oral health problems to come. Ideal paediatric dentist is someone who places a comfortable practice, lots of toys, the short waiting time, complete and modern dentistry equipment, friendly dentist, know and understand children the psychologically, as well as physician assistants are friendly and workmanlike. Pediatric philosophy suggest that the doctors should understand their pediatric patients and appreciate the importance of technological advances, but tend not to forget that the pediatric patient is in the form of a perfect human being physically and mentally. The conclusion of this paper is a pediatric dentist must understand the philosophy of pediatric dentistry and began to implement in daily practice