Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in the Public Dental Services-A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Challenges and Needs.

Background/aim: This study explored perceived challenges in the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) among general dentists in the public dental service (PDS) of Vestland County in Western Norway and their needs for improving treatment care for TDI patients.

Participants And Methods: This qualitative study conducted three focus group discussions. We recruited a purposive sample of seven general dentists employed in the PDS in Vestland County in Western Norway.

Traumatic dental injuries: Knowledge assessment of dentists in the Norwegian Public Dental Service of Vestland.

Background/aim: Most children and adolescents in Norway attend the Public Dental Service (PDS) where they are treated free-of-charge until the age of 19 years. Thus, general dentists employed in the PDS are the primary care providers for traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in young patients. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge of PDS general dentists on the acute management and follow-up of TDI and its socio-demographic and attitudinal covariates.