The Understanding and Perspectives of Primary School Teachers on Avulsion and Its Treatment in Sangamner, Maharashtra, India

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The highest occurrence of avulsion of permanent incisors typically happens between the ages of 7 and 9 years. Since school teachers frequently oversee children in this age range, it is crucial for all individuals responsible for supervising children to be adequately prepared to respond in the event of these dental emergencies. The study aimed to assess the understanding and perspectives of primary school teachers regarding avulsion and its treatment in Sangamner, Maharashtra, India. So as to integrate trauma training programs into dental education in schools. The research was carried out with 300 primary school teachers. They were chosen through a random sampling method. The study’s objectives were communicated to all participating school teachers, and consent was obtained from each teacher involved. A custom - designed study form, which included demographic information and 12 specifically crafted close - ended questions, was distributed personally to the teachers. Completed questionnaires were returned within thirty minutes. The study’s data was statistically analyzed using chi - square tests and SPSS version 16（IBM, Chicago 2007）. The chi - square test was employed to assess the relationship between teachers’ knowledge and their teaching experience. The significance level was established at P ≤ 0.05. The teachers’ general understanding of managing traumatic injuries in emergency situations was lacking. The study’s findings led to the conclusion that it is essential to develop and implement more informative promotional programs to enhance the knowledge and awareness of this community group, who typically serve as the first line of support for dental trauma in schools.