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Child Care Providers' Knowledge About Dental Injury First Aid in Preschool-age Children

Kristine L Sienkiewicz, Lori Rainchuso, Linda D Boyd

    Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
    |November 10, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    Child care providers in Connecticut and Massachusetts lack knowledge of first aid for dental injuries. Most providers desire training to improve their ability to manage traumatic dental injuries in preschool children.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Child Care Services

    Background:

    • Traumatic dental injuries are common in preschool-age children.
    • Child care providers are often the first responders to dental emergencies.
    • Adequate first aid knowledge is crucial for optimal outcomes of dental injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate child care providers' knowledge and attitudes regarding first aid for dental injuries.
    • To identify knowledge gaps in managing traumatic dental injuries in preschool children.
    • To assess the need for targeted professional development in Fairfield County, CT, and Boston, MA.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive, cross-sectional study utilizing a validated, web-based questionnaire.
    • The survey included questions on demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and emergency management of dental injuries.
    • Data from 100 child care providers were analyzed for trends and associations.

    Main Results:

    • 84% of providers reported minimal knowledge of dental injury first aid.
    • 60% felt responsible for managing dental injuries, but two-thirds felt uninformed.
    • 77% expressed a strong interest in receiving further education on dental injury management.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant knowledge deficit exists among child care providers regarding dental injury first aid.
    • There is a clear need for enhanced professional development programs for child care providers.
    • Improved training can empower providers to manage dental emergencies effectively, potentially improving patient outcomes.

    Keywords:
    child care providersdental traumafirst aidpre-school children

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