A high prevalence of dental @entity130 exists and its effects on function and esthetics deserve the attention of general dentists. The aim of this study was to assess the level of general dental practitioners' (GDPs) knowledge about guidelines for dental @entity155 and its prevention using a questionnaire. The 21-item questionnaire was distributed among 264 GDPs and the survey was realized between August-November 2006. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis and Pearson's Chi-square test to determine associations between knowledge regarding emergency treatment and dentists from public or private dental schools and years of experience. The results showed that the @entity1 exhibited appropriate knowledge concerning procedures in cases of tooth @entity155 and its prevention. The number of correct answers was low in relation to recommended treatment at the site of injury. Storage medium, preparation of the alveolus and splint time for receiving the @entity155 received a high number of correct answers. One statistically significant association between years of experience and recommended treatment at the site of the injury in the case an @entity155 (chi(2) = 9.384, P = 0.009). In conclusion, this survey showed appropriate knowledge of dental @entity155 management and its prevention among the surveyed dentists. The findings also showed that communication between dentists and the population is deficient, especially concerning practitioners of high risk and contact sports.

Knowledge of general dentists in the current guidelines for emergency treatment of avulsed teeth and dental XXXX prevention.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants'] @entity155 :: ('MESH:D014084', 'Disease') :: ['avulsed tooth', 'avulsion'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma']
@entity130 :: (MESH:D014947,Disease) :: ['trauma']
