Evaluation of Knowledge- Attitude- Practice (KAP) of Intern Dentists in Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Primary Anterior teeth: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the Egyptian intern dentist’s knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries in primary anterior teeth. Materials and methods: A four-part questionnaire was distributed among a total of 500 intern dentists. Part 1 consisted of 8 questions focusing on personal and professional information, part 2 consisted of 7 questions focused on 3 clinical cases, 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 the assessment of the practice of intern dentists regarding traumatic dental injuries in primary 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 were males and 265 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 the knowledge score of the intern dentist and the ability to provide proper action when needed. Conclusion: The knowledge of intern dentists regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries in primary anterior teeth was inadequate.