Virginia Emergency Department Physician Knowledge of the Emergent Treatment of Avulsed Teeth

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and treatment protocols for physicians in Virginia emergency departments in regards to the emergent treatment of avulsed teeth.Methods: Using a cross sectional survey design, an 8-item questionnaire regarding the treatment of avulsed teeth was emailed to 75 emergency department chairpersons in Virginia. After 30 days, a reminder paper copy of the questionnaire was mailed and an email reminder with the on-line link was sent. After 60 days the study was closed. Comparisons were made using chi-square analysis based on percentages to test for significance. Results: The response rate was 52 % (n = 39). There were no associations between physician knowledge of the treatment of avulsed teeth and whether there was a protocol for treatment, an in-house dental team, or an on-call dentist available. Conclusion: Most of the physicians have some knowledge of the treatment of avulsed teeth; however further training would help ensure appropriate treatment.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Pediatric Dentistry

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Phelps, Joy Leatrice Barnes

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse

• avulsed teeth
• emergency treatment
• physician
• Dentistry
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics

Statement dc:rights

• © The Author

Identifier

https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/845

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarscompass.vcu.edu:etd-1844