Impact of an Educational Intervention Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness of Elementary School Staff Regarding Traumatic Dental Injuries

IntroductIonDental trauma pertains to injuries affecting the teeth, their supporting periodontal structures, and the surrounding soft tissues.Clinically, traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) may exhibit as damage to the dental hard tissues, including enamel fractures, enamel-dentin fractures with or without pulp involvement, root fractures, and fractures of the alveolar bone.They may also affect the supporting tissues, presenting as concussion, subluxation, intrusive, extrusive, or lateral luxation, as well as complete avulsion of the tooth. 1 Dental trauma is acknowledged worldwide as a major oral health issue in children.TDIs represent a notable portion of dental emergencies, often requiring multiple clinical visits and potentially resulting in enduring consequences for developing teeth. 2 Young children between 1 and 3 years of age are highly susceptible to injuries affecting primary teeth because of their limited psychomotor development and underdeveloped motor coordination.By contrast, injuries to permanent teeth are frequently 1,