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Judy D McIntyre¹, Jessica Y Lee, Martin Trope

¹Department of Endodontics, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.

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Elementary school staff often lack knowledge of managing traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). Improved training is needed to enhance emergency dental care for children and improve injury outcomes.

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Pediatric Dentistry
Public Health
Dental Trauma Management

Background:

Elementary school staff are frequently the first responders to childhood accidents.
Existing international research indicates limited knowledge of emergency dental care among school personnel.
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) require prompt and appropriate management for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the knowledge, practices, and experiences of US elementary school staff concerning TDIs.
To identify gaps in understanding and preparedness for managing dental trauma in schools.
To inform the development of targeted educational interventions.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study utilizing a demographic questionnaire.
A newly developed survey instrument to assess TDI knowledge and experience.
Data collection from a sample of elementary school personnel in the USA.

Main Results:

Overall knowledge of TDIs among elementary school staff was found to be poor.
A significant lack of familiarity with TDI management, timely care benefits, and treatment costs was observed.
Respondents expressed a strong interest in receiving further information and training on TDIs.

Conclusions:

Elementary school staff require comprehensive education and training in managing TDIs.
Enhancing staff preparedness can significantly improve the prognosis of dental trauma in children.
Implementing TDI education programs is crucial for school health and safety initiatives.