Knowledge and Awareness of Undergraduate students at Rehman College of Dentistry regarding Management of Dental Emergency: Tooth Avulsion

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the educational knowledge of clinical undergraduates regarding dental avulsion management.

 Methodology: A questionnaire, containing 15 questions, was dispersed among clinical students studying at Rehman College of Dentistry during the period between February 2023 to April 2023.

 Results: In total 100 questionnaires were dispersed among which 91 students answer back with response rate of 91%. When asked about any training or first aid course regarding dental trauma 23% students from 3^rd year and 48% from final years responded with yes. When asked whether they have personal experience of dental trauma 13% students from 3^rd year while 20% from final year responded yes. The overall knowledge of final year students was comparatively higher than final year students.

Conclusion: Most students had low to poor knowledge regarding management of tooth avulsion and need proper training.

 Keywords: Tooth avulsion, trauma, management.