Estado actual de los conocimientos sobre el manejo de los traumatismos dentales en los profesionales sanitarios de atención primaria de la Comunidad de Madrid. Estudio piloto

Résumé

Introduction: Traumatic dental injuries represent one of the main reasons for immediate dental care. Objectives: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge of different Primary Health Care professionals regarding traumatic dental injuries and its immediate management in the place of the accident, and also find out the level of knowledge on the management and follow-up of these lesions in the dental office by dentists. Materials and methods: 40 Primary Health Care professionals in Community of Madrid (physicians, dentists, nurses and dental hygienists) completed a questionnaire in which questions about the emergency management of dental trauma in the place of the accident were included. At the same time, dentists also completed a second test with questions about the management of these lesions in the dental office and its follow-up.Finally, it was undertaken an educational activity on the subject. Results: In relation to the immediate management of dental trauma in the place of the accident, all groups had limited knowledge, except the group of dentists, which had appropriate skills. However, 92% of dentists had insufficient notions on updated protocols regarding the management of these lesions in the dental office and its follow-up. Conclusions: Educational campaigns are necessary among the different Primary Health Care professionals, in order to train those not educated in the management of traumatic dental injuries, and in those who are, remember and keep updated their notions.