Effectiveness of an audio‐visual aid on the knowledge of school teachers regarding the emergency management of dental injuries

Abstract

There is a substantial lack of basic knowledge regarding the emergency TDI management among schoolteachers. The proposed AV aid is an effective tool for providing management strategies.

Treatment of avulsed immature permanent teeth in Beijing China: A retrospective comparison between 2008 and 2015

“…There was no significant difference in the storage medium between the two study periods (Table 1), although the use of physiological storage media for avulsed teeth increased from 41.2% to 56.5%. Although the preservation and treatment of avulsed teeth have improved over the years, due to awareness and training of clinicians and primary care dentists, 23 public health education cannot be overlooked, as it has substantial psychological benefits and can optimize treatment outcomes 38 . Last year, the authors’ group translated a mobile phone application (ToothSOS, Official App of IADT,) into Chinese, which provides information on the correct protocol for transporting avulsed teeth.…”

“…Immature avulsed teeth with pulp necrosis and infection are conventionally treated with root canal treatment, including chemomechanical debridement of the canal space and root canal filling 39 . The root canal system of immature permanent teeth is often difficult to debride, and thin dentinal walls are at an increased risk of fracture 38 . Recently, the concept of REPs has been used to manage immature teeth with pulp necrosis after traumatic injury to help the restoration of pulp function and subsequently root development 39‐42 .…”

Animated Video for Increasing Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge Regarding First Aid Management of Dental Avulsion

“…The questionnaire itself was adapted from similar surveys that were conducted previously. [12,[19][20][21] It was structured in the form of multiple-choice questions with each question containing options that were scored as follows: ideal answer-2…”

“…[8] Based on existing studies, cases of dental trauma that occur in the school environment account for half of the total number of dental trauma cases. [9][10][11][12][13] Approximately 25% of school children around the world have experienced dental trauma. [3] This may be caused due to the involvement in physical activities (such as sports) and the time spent at school every day.…”

“…[3] This may be caused due to the involvement in physical activities (such as sports) and the time spent at school every day. [12] The school teacher is generally the first person at the scene immediately after the trauma occurs; hence, it is important to assess their awareness and knowledge in providing first aid to the child. [11,14] First aid should be given when the injury occurs rather than when the patient first meets the dentist because it has an impact on the healing process.…”