Evaluation of knowledge of Isfahan dentists about etiology, prevention and common treatment modalities of dental trauma

Dental trauma and how to control and treat it are essential discussions in dentistry. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge of Isfahan dentists about etiology, prevention and treatment of dental trauma. In this descriptive study, 200 Isfahani dentists were selected using simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire was designed by two specialists in community dentistry to collect data on the knowledge of dentists about etiology, prevention and treatment of dental trauma. The questionnaire was confirmed by endodontists and pedodontists. The questionnaire was distributed among dentists to evaluate its validity and reliability. A total of 182 questionnaires completed by 82 female (with a mean age of 32 years) and 100 male (with a mean age of 35 years) dentists were included and evaluated in the study. Data were analyzed with SPSS 20, using descriptive statistical tests and t-test (α=0.05). Of the 182 participants, 86 reported dealing with trauma cases. The mean score of the participants in relation to etiology was 1.45±0.65, with only 1.9% of participants responding to all the questions on etiology. The mean score of the participants in relation to prevention was 4.53±0.20, and the mean score of the participants in relation to treatment was 8.55±0.17. There were no significant differences between male and female dentists in the etiology (p value = 0.829), prevention (p value = 0.65) and treatment (p value = 0.58) scores. Based on the results of the present study, Isfahani dentists’ knowledge about the etiology, prevention and common treatment modalities for dental trauma is acceptable.