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  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Trauma Management
  • Public Health Education

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  • Dental trauma, especially permanent tooth avulsion, is common in children aged 7-9.
  • Primary school teachers (PSTs) are often the first responders to dental injuries in schools.
  • PSTs may need to act as first-aiders in the absence of school nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the competence and knowledge of PSTs regarding clinical management of tooth avulsion.
  • To evaluate PSTs' understanding of dental trauma first aid protocols.
  • To identify educational needs for PSTs in handling dental emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 312 PSTs across 24 primary schools in Zagreb, Croatia.
  • An assessment algorithm was developed to evaluate PSTs' competence in managing tooth avulsion cases.
  • Response rate was 81.37% (N=255).

Main Results:

  • Only 3.14% of PSTs could properly replant an avulsed permanent tooth.
  • 43.92% of PSTs would seek immediate dental care for the child.
  • 50.20% incorrectly suggested dry storage for the avulsed tooth, and only 4.71% were deemed competent.

Conclusions:

  • PSTs exhibit a critical deficiency in knowledge and skills for managing dental trauma.
  • There is a pressing need for targeted, continuous education programs for PSTs on dental trauma.
  • Improving PSTs' competence can significantly enhance school health outcomes and emergency dental care.