Paediatric dentistry in primary care: management of a child in dental pain
16 May 2026
Dental Hygienist and Therapist Symposium
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Learning Content
Focus on assessing and managing dental pain in children in primary care. Covering evidence-based paediatric dentistry, this session guides dental therapists in effective evaluation, diagnosis, and management, with practical application to clinical scenarios for safe, effective care.
Aims
To provide delegates with an evidence-based approach to the management of dental pain for the paediatric dental patient in primary care - To support maintenance of current knowledge and enhancement of professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a broader understanding of evidence-based practices as applied to paediatric dentistry - Learn how to assess a child dental patient in pain - Develop an understanding of the diagnosis and management of dental pain in paediatric dentistry - Apply this knowledge to clinical scenarios.







