Context. Studies about knowledge of emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) which affect children by general\ndental practitioners (GDPs) and specialists in Saudi Arabia are lacking. Aim. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the\nknowledge level of GDPs and specialists about TDI emergency management and its relation with demographic variables in Qassim\nregion, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. A random sample of 239 GDPs and specialists was given a two-part questionnaire; the\nfirst part included demographic questions and the second part included questions related to knowledge of emergency management\nof luxation (intrusion and extrusion), complicated crown fracture, and avulsion injuries. Data was statistically analyzed using chisquare\nand ordinal logistic regression tests. The significance was set at P < 0:05. Results. The mean knowledge score was 5.57 for\nGDPs and 6.69 for specialists (out of 12). A significant difference was observed between both groups in the management of\navulsion injury. Three factors significantly improved the dentistsâ?? knowledge: gender (female), practice type (specialist), and\nprevious experience of encountered TDIs (P < 0:05). Conclusions. GDPs and specialists in Qassim region had moderate\nknowledge of emergency management of TDIs. Specialists were significantly more knowledgeable than GDPs in the\nmanagement of avulsion injury when compared to the rest of the injuries.
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