Smartphone App as an aid in the emergency management of avulsed teeth

Abstract

The Dental Trauma App alone is an effective means of providing accessible knowledge to guide laypeople in managing tooth avulsion, and it can be superior to a lecture-based delivery of information.

Use of a clinical decision support tool for the management of traumatic dental injuries in the primary dentition by novice and expert clinicians

“…In this study, the greater accuracy observed with the mobile app compared to the print format could be attributed to several factors. Active learning is defined as an instructional method that engages students in the learning process . Studies have proven its positive impact over more traditional ways of delivering information such as through textbooks or lectures in educational settings .…”

“…Active learning is defined as an instructional method that engages students in the learning process. 28 Studies have proven its positive impact over more traditional ways of delivering information such as through textbooks or lectures in educational settings. 29 The interactive step-by-step guide of the mobile app may be less complex and more likely to actively engage users thereby enhancing information acquisition and retention compared to traditional resources.…”

Knowledge and Sociodemographic Determinants of Emergency Management of Dental Avulsion among Parents in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…It is designed to provide parents, teachers, sport coaches, and others with effective first aid training in case of dental trauma. A recent study showed that the dental trauma app alone is an effective tool for providing knowledge to guide the public in managing dental avulsion, and it can be superior to the other educational interventions used [22]. Therefore, disseminating information on the emergency management of dental avulsion using the dental trauma app would be a valuable educational tool for parents, especially due to the immediate availability of such a tool at the place of injury.…”

Diagnostic ability of a smart phone app (injured tooth) in diagnosing traumatic injuries to the teeth – a multicentre analysis

“…The increased amount of dental morbidity and tooth loss are due to trauma to the dentition. Untreated injured teeth can affect psychological, physical and emotional status of the child and appropriate treatment plays a vital role in preserving the health of such traumatised teeth. Initial management that is provided at the time of injury is a critical factor in predicting the long‐term prognosis.…”