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AWARENESS AMONG PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS DENTAL TRAUMA.
Authors Name:
Harrita S
, Dr.Marian Anand Bennis
Unique Id:
IJSDR2104002
Published In:
Volume 6 Issue 4, April-2021
Abstract:
AIM: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and create awareness among preschool teachers about the management of dental trauma. OBJECTIVE: This study is done to create awareness among preschool teachers about management of dental trauma through a framed questionnaire. BACKGROUND: Dental trauma in children should be handled with care because it may lead to future complications. Immediate management must be done which will help in the prognosis of the tooth. Since most of the trauma takes place at school preceding home. This study is done to create awareness among the preschool teachers. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A total of 48 teachers from various preschool of Chennai participated in the study. A framed questionnaire was used, which includes the demographic questions and also questions to evaluate the knowledge of preschool school about dental trauma management. REASON: Dental emergencies are as important as medical emergencies. This study is done to create awareness among preschool teachers who are at first hand help for children. More awareness must be created about the management of dental trauma. CONCLUSION: The study shows that the knowledge among preschool teachers are at a moderate level. Thus inclusion of dental trauma management in first aid course will increase the knowledge of teachers to an adequate level. The teachers must also be motivated to learn and become aware about management of dental trauma.
Keywords:
dental trauma, teachers, children.
Cite Article:
"AWARENESS AMONG PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS DENTAL TRAUMA.", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.6 - 11, April-2021, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2104002.pdf
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Publication Details:
Published Paper ID: IJSDR2104002
Registration ID:193083
Published In: Volume 6 Issue 4, April-2021
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Page No: 6 - 11
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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