This lesson on la dentisterie pédiatrique covers essential dialogues for a child's first dental visit, calming techniques, and explaining treatments with words like carie (cavity), plombage (filling), and vernis fluoré (fluoride varnish). Practice phrases to reassure children and discuss care simply.
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Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercice 1: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Observez les 4 images et expliquez chaque traitement aux parents : ce que c'est, quand il est indiqué et l'objectif. (Observe the 4 images and explain each treatment to the parents: what it is, when it is indicated, and the objective.)
- Associez chaque traitement aux instruments et matériaux. (Associate each treatment with the instruments and materials.)
- Expliquez comment rassurer l'enfant à chaque étape. (Explain how to reassure the child at each step.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Dans cette dent temporaire, une pulpotomie est nécessaire : le nerf est retiré superficiellement (pulpe coronaire). In this primary tooth, a pulpotomy is needed: the nerve is superficially removed (coronal pulp). |
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Nous utilisons la pièce à main contre-angle, les fraises, et les pellets de coton, puis un médicament pulpaire et la restauration. We use the contra-angle handpiece, burs, and cotton pellets, then a pulp medication and the restoration. |
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Nous administrons d'abord l'anesthésie, puis j'explique chaque étape à votre enfant avec des mots simples. We first administer anesthesia, and I explain each step with simple words to your child. |
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Le scellement des fissures remplit les sillons avec une résine fluide pour prévenir les caries. Fissure sealant fills the grooves with a fluid resin to prevent cavities. |
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Un mainteneur d'espace conserve la place afin que la dent permanente puisse apparaître à la bonne position. A space maintainer keeps the space so that the permanent tooth erupts in the correct position. |
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Après l'application du vernis fluoré, ne pas manger ni boire de boissons chaudes pendant 3 heures. After the fluoride varnish, no food or hot drinks for 3 hours. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Le dentiste ______ l’enfant et lui explique la procédure.
(The dentist ______ the child and explains the procedure to them.)2. Le médecin ______ l’enfant pour diminuer son anxiété.
(The doctor ______ the child to reduce their anxiety.)3. Nous ______ aux parents comment se déroule la pulpotomie.
(We ______ to the parents how the pulpotomy goes.)4. Après la radiographie périapicale, le dentiste ______ un scellement des sillons.
(After the periapical X-ray, the dentist ______ a sealant for the grooves.)Exercise 4: The first visit to the paediatric dentist
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Accompagner - Accompagner
Présent
- j'accompagne
- tu accompagnes
- il/elle accompagne
- nous accompagnons
- vous accompagnez
- ils/elles accompagnent
Arriver - Arriver
Présent
- j'arrive
- tu arrives
- il/elle arrive
- nous arrivons
- vous arrivez
- ils/elles arrivent
Expliquer - Expliquer
Présent
- j'explique
- tu expliques
- il/elle explique
- nous expliquons
- vous expliquez
- ils/elles expliquent
Rassurer - Rassurer
Présent
- je rassure
- tu rassures
- il/elle rassure
- nous rassurons
- vous rassurez
- ils/elles rassurent
Montrer - Montrer
Présent
- je montre
- tu montres
- il/elle montre
- nous montrons
- vous montrez
- ils/elles montrent
Parler - Parler
Présent
- je parle
- tu parles
- il/elle parle
- nous parlons
- vous parlez
- ils/elles parlent
Aider - Aider
Présent
- j'aide
- tu aides
- il/elle aide
- nous aidons
- vous aidez
- ils/elles aident
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Overview of the Paediatric Dentistry Lesson
This A2-level lesson focuses on fundamental vocabulary and dialogues related to paediatric dentistry in French. It is designed to help learners navigate common situations at a child's first dental visit, soothe an anxious child during an examination, and explain basic dental treatments to parents.
Key Topics Covered
- First Dental Visit: Expressions used to welcome and introduce a child to the dentist, e.g., "Bonjour, c’est la première visite de votre enfant ?" and reassuring phrases like "Nous allons juste regarder ses dents pour commencer, ça ne fait pas mal."
- Calming the Child: Phrases to comfort a worried child during the check-up, such as "Tu vois, ce petit miroir sert à regarder dans ta bouche, ça ne fait pas mal." and offers of reassurance, e.g., "Regarde, je vais y aller doucement, tu peux me dire si tu veux que j’arrête."
- Explaining Treatments: Simple explanations for parents about common paediatric dental care procedures, including cleaning, fillings, and fluoride treatments, for instance, "Nous pouvons faire un nettoyage pour enlever la plaque dentaire." and "Si une dent a une carie, nous la soignons avec un plombage adapté aux enfants."
Examples of Useful Vocabulary and Phrases
- accueillir (to welcome): "Le dentiste accueille l'enfant avec un sourire chaleureux."
- rassurer (to reassure): "La maman rassure son enfant en lui disant que tout va bien se passer."
- expliquer (to explain): "Pendant l'examen, il explique doucement chaque étape à l'enfant."
- conseiller (to advise): "Après le traitement, le dentiste conseille de bien se brosser les dents."
Verb Conjugations in Context
The lesson includes conjugation practice for key verbs in the present tense relevant to the dentist scenario. For example, prendre as in "je prends un rendez-vous," and voir as in "je vois que le dentiste utilise des instruments adaptés." Understanding these verbs with their correct conjugations enhances your ability to describe and relate actions during paediatric dental visits.
Language Notes: Differences and Useful Phrases
French closely mirrors English in medical and dental contexts but uses polite, reassuring phrases often repeated to calm children. For example, "Ne vous inquiétez pas," means "Do not worry," which is a common expression to soothe concerns—English might say "Don't worry," but the formal French form is often preferred even in casual reassurance.
Important phrases include:
- "première visite" – "first visit"
- "nettoyage" – "cleaning"
- "carie" – "cavity"
- "plombage" – "filling"
French also frequently uses softening adverbs like "doucement" (gently/slowly) and polite intonations to make the child feel safe, which differ from typical English clinical tone.
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