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Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics

Virginia Commonwealth University

Dental trauma

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The Value Of Educating Teachers, Coaches, And Athletic Trainers On The Management Of Dental Trauma., Laura Satoski Jan 2022

The Value Of Educating Teachers, Coaches, And Athletic Trainers On The Management Of Dental Trauma., Laura Satoski

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Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the baseline knowledge and assess the benefit of educating teachers, coaches, and athletic trainers about the management of sports-related dental injuries.

Methods: Teachers, coaches, and athletic trainers working in youth sports activities across the city of Richmond and the Greater Richmond Region were recruited via email. Participants answered a pre-seminar survey to evaluate their baseline knowledge and determine whether they experienced dental trauma with their athletes previously. The survey also indicated whether they participated in a public or private sports facility. The participants watched a pre-recorded virtual seminar educating them on …