Interventional study demonstrates improved traumatic dental injury management knowledge in elementary school teachers, highlighting the value of targeted training.
Key Points
Educational intervention significantly improved teachers' knowledge of traumatic dental injuries, reversing widespread pre-intervention deficits in emergency dental trauma management.
Pre-intervention training was absent in 96.6% of participants, yet post-training assessments showed significant gains in managing tooth avulsions and fractures (p < .001).
Assessment using a four-part validated questionnaire across 29 schools confirmed that brief educational sessions enhance overall traumatic dental injuries preparedness.