Publications by authors named "Rawan F Elkarmi"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on evaluating the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries to primary anterior teeth among preschoolers in Amman, Jordan, due to a lack of baseline data on this public health issue.
- Results showed a 26.4% prevalence of dental injuries, primarily affecting upper incisors, with enamel fractures being the most common type; socio-demographic factors did not significantly influence the occurrence of these injuries.
- The findings highlight the need for awareness campaigns directed at parents and healthcare providers to emphasize the prevention and prompt treatment of dental trauma in children.
Objective: To prepare an Arabic version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and provide normative information including evidence to support the validity of the measure.
Methods: The MDAS was translated into Arabic and back-translated into English. Data collection took place in Amman, Jordan from March 2009 to March 2010.