Knowledge about emergency procedure in case of dental trauma among paediatricians in Croatia

Authors

  • H Nikolic Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka
  • N Ivancic Jokic Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka
  • D Bakarcic Department of Paediatric Dentistry, aculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka
  • S Hrvatin Department of Paediatric Dentistry, aculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka
  • N Jakljevic Private practice, Rijeka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.04.5

Keywords:

Child, Dental trauma, Knowledge, Paediatricians

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate paediatricians' actual attitudes towards emergency management of dental injuries, need for potential improvement in their knowledge and motivation for further education. MATERIALS METHODS: This study was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey on a sample of 84 respondents from four Croatian counties. A questionnaire of 24 questions was divided into four parts: personal and professional profile; self-assessed perceived knowledge and experience with dental injuries; specific questions on the management of dental injuries and specific questions regarding education about dental injuries. The questionnaires were collected during a 2-month period. CONCLUSION: The results revealed insufficient paediatricians' knowledge about emergency procedures in case of dental trauma, but they also point out high awareness of the importance of dental trauma, and willingness for further education.