Parental knowledge, attitude and practice regarding paediatric dental trauma. A systematic review

Authors

  • T Cantile Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Dental Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy ; Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, 84121 Salerno
  • S Lombardi Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Dental Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples
  • M Quaraniello Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Dental Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples
  • F Riccitiello Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Dental Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy ; Dentistry Unit, AORN Santobono-Pausilipon Pediatric Hospital, 80129 Naples
  • S Leuci Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Dental Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples
  • A Riccitiello Dentistry Unit, AORN Santobono-Pausilipon Pediatric Hospital, 80129 Naples

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2023.2050

Keywords:

Attitude, knowledge, practice, parents, dental trauma

Abstract

AIM: Dental trauma is one of the major oral health problems faced during the developmental ages. Most of the traumatic events occur at home; therefore, parents are frequently required to provide appropriate first aid measures. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the available evidence parents have regarding the topic of dental trauma, with a focus on their level of knowledge, attitude, and practice. METHODS: The systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The research question was structured using the PICO framework (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023397318). CONCLUSION: Parents' knowledge about dental trauma management is quite limited, and this has a negative impact on the long-term prognosis of traumatised teeth. It is crucial to increase parents' knowledge and awareness about the importance of dental traumas in paediatric age.