Evaluation of knowledge- Attitude- Practice (KAP) of Intern Dentists in Emergency Management of Traumatic dental Injuries in Permanent Anterior teeth (A Cross-sectional Study)

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1 Teacher Assistant in the Faculty of Pediatric Dentistry, MSA University

2 Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

3 Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

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Background: This cross sectional study aimed to evaluate Egyptian intern dentist’s knowledge, Attitude and Practice in emergency management of traumatic dental injuries in permanent anterior teeth.
Materials and Methods: A four-part questionnaire was distributed among 500 intern dentists. Part 1 consisted of 8 questions focusing on personal and professional information, part 2 consisted of 3 close-ended questions and the 4th question was a case which included 9 close-ended questions related to the case, Part 3 consisted of 9 close-ended questions to assess the attitude of intern dentists, and part 4 consisted of 4 close-ended questions related to assessment of practice of intern dentists regarding traumatic dental injuries in permanent anterior teeth in children .The data were analyzed using the t-test at P < 0.05 level of confidence.
Results: A total of 500 intern dentists participated in the survey, 235 (47%) were males and 265 (53%) were females. The overall mean age was 23.6 ± 1.3 years. The mean value of knowledge scores was 4.37 ± 1.45. There was no statistically significant correlation between knowledge score of intern dentist and ability to provide proper action when needed.
Conclusion: The knowledge of intern dentists regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries in permanent anterior teeth was inadequate.

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