BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDI) is emerging as an important dental cause of public health concern. TDI are more common among school children and the worldwide research clearly shows that the prevalence of TDI is increasing. Proper approach to the management requires knowledge about the extent, distribution and associated risk factors of this specific condition. So, the study was done to assess the prevalence, etiological and risk factors associated with TDI among school children in Shivamogga city, Karnataka, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An epidemiological cross-sectional study was carried out among 1450 school children aged between 9-14 years in Shivamogga city. Data was collected through WHO oral health survey form and clinical examination was done to record gender, age, number of teeth injured, lip coverage, maxillary overjet and pattern of teeth injury. Collected data was analyzed using Microsoft excel and SPSS software. RESULTS:The prevalence of TDI in the present study is found to be 12.83%. The boys experienced more injury (1.48 times) than girls. Inadequate lip coverage children had more dental injuries. Children with overjet > 3.5mm were more prone to TDI (4.54 times). Maxillary central incisors were commonly injured involving enamel fracture. Major cause of TDI was fall. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of TDI in Shivamogga city is high and there is a need to create awareness among general public regarding prevention and available treatment options.