Current state in pediatric dentistry in México

Abstract

Pediatric dentistry meets a very special purpose in respect of the dental specialties focused on prevention and cure of diseases of the stomatognathic system during childhood and considered a specialty very complete and relatively new is a review about the history of dentistry pediatric in the world and especially in Mexico, gathering important information about the universities that have in their curriculum with specialty certification and location areas in Mexico. Conclusions: According to the regions of Mexico in which are located the various graduate programs, it is concluded that a total of 30 universities that offer specialty or expertise in dentistry, there are 7 in the so-called Gulf and central and 6 in the Mexico City region, these data are consistent with the high number of people living in these regions and in need of care odontopediátrica thus covering the high demand for the service by postgraduate dental graduates.