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      Knowledge of General Dental Practitioners and Specialists about Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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          Context. Studies about knowledge of emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) which affect children by general dental practitioners (GDPs) and specialists in Saudi Arabia are lacking.

          Aim

          The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge level of GDPs and specialists about TDI emergency management and its relation with demographic variables in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. A random sample of 239 GDPs and specialists was given a two-part questionnaire; the first part included demographic questions and the second part included questions related to knowledge of emergency management of luxation (intrusion and extrusion), complicated crown fracture, and avulsion injuries. Data was statistically analyzed using chi-square and ordinal logistic regression tests. The significance was set at P < 0.05.

          Results

          The mean knowledge score was 5.57 for GDPs and 6.69 for specialists (out of 12). A significant difference was observed between both groups in the management of avulsion injury. Three factors significantly improved the dentists' knowledge: gender (female), practice type (specialist), and previous experience of encountered TDIs ( P < 0.05.

          Conclusions

          GDPs and specialists in Qassim region had moderate knowledge of emergency management of TDIs. Specialists were significantly more knowledgeable than GDPs in the management of avulsion injury when compared to the rest of the injuries.

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          Crown fractures and luxations occur most frequently of all dental injuries. An appropriate treatment plan after an injury is important for a good prognosis. Guidelines are useful for delivering the best care possible in an efficient manner. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) has developed a consensus statement after a review of the dental literature and group discussions. Experienced researchers and clinicians from various specialties were included in the group. In cases where the data did not appear conclusive, recommendations were based on the consensus opinion of the IADT board members. The guidelines represent the current best evidence, based on literature research and professional opinion. In this first article of three, the IADT Guidelines for management of fractures and luxations of permanent teeth will be presented.
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            The aim of this review article is to supplement the recently published International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines on treatment of the avulsed tooth. A thorough discussion on the reasoning behind each guideline is presented. In addition, the author's views on alternate treatment strategies and future directions, along with recent research on the subject of the avulsed tooth, are also presented.
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              Lay knowledge of physical education teachers about the emergency management of dental trauma in Hong Kong.

              Vivian G. Cheung, Sabrina T. Wong, Marjorie A. Chan (2001)
              The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge of a group of physical education (PE) teachers about the emergency management of dental trauma in Hong Kong. A postal questionnaire was sent to PE teachers in 100 randomly selected secondary schools in Hong Kong. A total of 166 teachers from 65 schools responded. Results show that a majority of the respondents have received formal teaching training (98.8%). While all but one teacher had received formal first aid training, only eight of them recalled that they had received advice on the management of dental trauma. Concerning the management of tooth fracture, 118 respondents (71.1%) gave an appropriate answer. In contrast, only 29 teachers (17.5%) were able to indicate the appropriate management for an avulsed tooth. Over 60% (102) of the respondents indicated it was "very urgent" to seek professional assistance if a permanent tooth has been avulsed, but they had little knowledge of the correct procedures for replanting or transporting avulsed teeth. Only 15 respondents (9%) pointed out that milk was the medium of choice for transporting avulsed teeth. Finally, over 90% (157) of respondents indicated that they had never received advice on the emergency procedures for the management of dental avulsion. The present study showed that the level of lay knowledge of management of dental injuries in a selection of PE teachers in Hong Kong is inadequate and educational campaigns are necessary to improve their emergency management of dental injuries.
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                Sanaa N. Al-Haj Ali:
                ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5210-5128
                Journal
                Journal ID (nlm-ta): Int J Pediatr
                Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Int J Pediatr
                Journal ID (publisher-id): IJPEDI
                Title: International Journal of Pediatrics
                Publisher: Hindawi
                ISSN (Print): 1687-9740
                ISSN (Electronic): 1687-9759
                Publication date Collection: 2020
                Publication date (Electronic): 19 February 2020
                Volume: 2020
                Electronic Location Identifier: 6059346
                Affiliations
                1Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
                2College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
                Author notes

                Academic Editor: Namik Y. Ozbek

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                https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5210-5128
                Article
                DOI: 10.1155/2020/6059346
                PMC ID: 7060844
                PubMed ID: 32158474
                SO-VID: e4afc18b-4565-4fbc-aa04-c7b6f4b14bf0
                Copyright © Copyright © 2020 Sanaa N. Al-Haj Ali et al.
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                This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

                History
                Date received : 25 June 2019
                Date revision received : 3 February 2020
                Date accepted : 10 February 2020
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