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Preschool teachers' knowledge and attitudes about dental trauma in Rijeka, Croatia: a cross-sectional study / Conocimientos y actitudes de los profesores de nivel preescolar sobre el trauma dental en Rijeka, Croacia: un estudio transversal
Jokic, Natasa Ivancic; Kristic, Jelena; Cicvaric, Odri; Simunovic-Erpusina, Marija; Stanfel, Danijela; Bakarcic, Danko.
  • Jokic, Natasa Ivancic; University of Rijeka. Faculty of Dental medicine. Rijeka. HR
  • Kristic, Jelena; s.af
  • Cicvaric, Odri; University of Rijeka. Faculty of Dental medicine. Rijeka. HR
  • Simunovic-Erpusina, Marija; University of Rijeka. Faculty of Dental medicine. Rijeka. HR
  • Stanfel, Danijela; University of Rijeka. Department of Biotechnology. Jadran-galenski laboratorij d.d. Svilno. Rijeka. HR
  • Bakarcic, Danko; University of Rijeka. Faculty of Dental medicine. Rijeka. HR
J. oral res. (Impresa) ; 10(4): 1-7, ago. 31, 2021. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1395276
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Traumatic tooth injuries often occur in childhood. They are not life-threatening, but they can cause a number of complications that can affect the quality of life. Proper first aid can significantly facilitate further dental treatment. The aim of this research was to evaluate preschool teachers' knowledge and attitudes about dental trauma and their motivation for further education. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 54 preschool teachers. It was carried out in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 23 questions regarding traumatic tooth injuries, experiences and knowledge and teachers' interest in additional education.Results: Most of the preschool teachers, 68.51%, did not witness any dental traumas during their work experience. From the teachers who witnessed dental trauma, only 11.76% gave first aid and none of them called the dentist and followed their instructions. In case of dental avulsion 72.22% would keep the avulsed tooth in a dry gauze or tissue. Even though 81.49% consider themselves uninformed about dental, all of them are interested in additional education. Conclusion: Despite the insufficient knowledge about dental trauma, its management, and first aid it is encouraging that all of the preschool teachers included in this research are motivated to educate themselves more on this subject.
RESUMEN
Introducción: Las lesiones dentales traumáticas ocurren a menudo en la niñez. No ponen en peligro la vida, pero pueden causar una serie de complicaciones que pueden afectar la calidad de vida. Los primeros auxilios adecuados pueden facilitar significativamente el tratamiento dental posterior. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar el conocimiento y las actitudes de los profesores de preescolar sobre el trauma dental y su motivación para la educación superior. Material y Métodos: Este estudio transversal incluyó a 54 maestros de preescolar. Se llevó a cabo en forma de un cuestionario que constaba de 23 preguntas sobre lesiones dentales traumáticas, experiencias y conocimientos y el interés de los profesores en la educación adicional. Resultados: La mayoría de los maestros de preescolar (68,51%) no presenció ningún traumatismo dental durante su experiencia laboral. De los profesores que presenciaron traumatismos dentales, solo el 11,76% dio primeros auxilios y ninguno llamó al dentista y siguió sus instrucciones. En caso de avulsión dental, el 72,22% mantendría el diente avulsionado en una gasa o tejido seco. A pesar de que el 81,49% se considera desinformado sobre odontología, todos están interesados en educación adicional. Conclusion: A pesar del conocimiento insuficiente sobre el trauma dental, su manejo y primeros auxilios, es alentador que todos los maestros de preescolar incluidos en esta investigación estén motivados para educarse más en este tema
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Teaching / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Health Education, Dental Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Croatia Institution/Affiliation country: University of Rijeka/HR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Teaching / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Health Education, Dental Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Croatia Institution/Affiliation country: University of Rijeka/HR