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To Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Dental Trauma and Its Management among School Teachers
Arpan Biswas1, Mohsin Khan1, Shahabaj J Awate1
1Public Health Dentistry, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Background:
Dental traumas, particularly tooth avulsion, represent a significant dental emergency among children, frequently occurring in schools. The knowledge and immediate response of schoolteachers are crucial for the prognosis of such emergencies.
Materials And Methods:
This interventional study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of 248 primary school teachers in Rajasthan, India, regarding dental trauma management. Utilizing a questionnaire-based approach, the study was conducted in three phases: preintervention assessment, an informative 45-minute lecture, and a postintervention follow-up. Statistical significance was set at 5%, and the Chi-square test was employed for analysis.
Results:
The initial survey revealed a lack of knowledge among teachers regarding dental trauma management, with significant improvement observed in the follow-up phase post intervention. Over 90% of participants showed improved knowledge, with statistical significance (P < 0.0001).
Conclusion:
The study highlights a notable deficiency in school teachers' knowledge on dental trauma management initially, which significantly improved following an oral health promotion intervention. This underscores the effectiveness of educational programs in enhancing the management of dental emergencies by schoolteachers.
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