{"id":6417,"date":"2026-06-30T14:27:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/?page_id=6417"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:24:47","slug":"department-of-pedodontics-preventive-dentistry-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/?page_id=6417","title":{"rendered":"DEPARTMENT OF PEDODONTICS &amp; PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1024x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1536x563.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1140x418.png 1140w, https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1.png 1785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, we believe that every child deserves a positive, comfortable, and enjoyable dental experience. Our department is dedicated to promoting optimal oral health for infants, children, and adolescents through preventive care, early intervention, and specialized Pediatric dental treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining advanced technology with a child-friendly environment, we ensure that young patients feel safe, relaxed, and confident throughout their dental journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .as-college-tabs{\n    width:100%;\n    background:#fff;\n    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\n    border-radius:12px;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.as-college-tab-menu{\n    display:flex;\n    flex-wrap:wrap;\n    background:#f8fafc;\n    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\n}\n\n.as-college-tab-btn{\n    padding:16px 30px;\n    border:none;\n    background:transparent;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    font-size:16px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    color:#444;\n    transition:all 0.3s ease;\n    border-right:1px solid #e5e7eb;\n}\n\n.as-college-tab-btn:hover{\n    background:#f1f5f9;\n}\n\n.as-college-tab-btn.active{\n   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Advanced Care\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-text\">\n            Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the department provides comprehensive pediatric dental care using the latest technology.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-subtitle\">\n            Our Facilities Include:\n        <\/div>\n\n        <ul class=\"as-moderninfra-list\">\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Advanced Pediatric Dental Units<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Digital RVG (Radiovisiography) X-ray System<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Cordless Light-Curing Units<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Amalgamators and Modern Restorative Equipment<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Dedicated Minor Operation Theatre<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83e\uddb7 Television-Equipped Ceiling for Child Comfort<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-text\">\n            Every treatment area is designed to create a calm and engaging atmosphere that encourages\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"as-moderninfra-gallery\">\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/infra4.jpg\" alt=\"cooperation and minimizes dental anxiety.\">\n            <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card-title\">\n                cooperation and minimizes dental anxiety.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/infra5.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card-title\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/infra6.jpg\" alt=\"TELEVISION EQUIPPED CEILING\">\n            <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card-title\">\n                TELEVISION EQUIPPED CEILING\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/infra7.jpg\" alt=\"DENTAL CHAIR EQUIPPED WITH SCREEN\">\n            <div class=\"as-moderninfra-card-title\">\n                DENTAL CHAIR EQUIPPED WITH SCREEN\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-faculty-wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"as-faculty-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"as-faculty-title\">\n            Excellence in Education &amp; 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Being an age-defined specialty, we aim to develop competent graduates and postgraduate who offer highest degree of patient care and service through knowledge, skills &#038; values which contributes to the future of community services. We thrive to achieve a high &#038; ethical standard of practice, promotion of education &#038; research in paediatric dentistry A Child-Centric Dental Experience Designed specifically for children, our department transforms dental visits into engaging and stress-free experiences. From the moment a child enters our facility, every aspect is carefully planned to reduce anxiety and build trust. \u2728 Pedo Park \u2013 Where Smiles Begin Our exclusive Pedo Park is a vibrant play area featuring: Interactive toys Slides and see-saws Aquarium Recreational activities Children are introduced to Pedo Park during their first visit, helping them overcome fear and become familiar with the dental environment in a fun and welcoming way. Modern Infrastructure &amp; Advanced Care Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the department provides comprehensive pediatric dental care using the latest technology. Our Facilities Include: \ud83e\uddb7 Advanced Pediatric Dental Units \ud83e\uddb7 Digital RVG (Radiovisiography) X-ray System \ud83e\uddb7 Cordless Light-Curing Units \ud83e\uddb7 Amalgamators and Modern Restorative Equipment \ud83e\uddb7 Dedicated Minor Operation Theatre \ud83e\uddb7 Television-Equipped Ceiling for Child Comfort Every treatment area is designed to create a calm and engaging atmosphere that encourages cooperation and minimizes dental anxiety. TELEVISION EQUIPPED CEILING DENTAL CHAIR EQUIPPED WITH SCREEN Excellence in Education &amp; Research Beyond clinical care, the department serves as a center for academic excellence and professional development. 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