Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding traumatic dental avulsion management among emergency physicians at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Muscat, Oman. Methods: This cross-sectional, survey-based observational study was conducted among emergency physicians at SQUH from August 2021 to October 2021. The data were collected through a standardised and validated questionnaire. Fisher’s exact test and Mann–Whitney U tests were used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 18 completed questionnaire forms were received (response rate: 72.0%). The data revealed that 66.7% of the participants had prior knowledge of avulsion management, and 50% had received education on dental trauma. However, 83.0% of the participants did not feel comfortable replanting an avulsed tooth themselves. Regarding their knowledge level, 45.0% of the participating physicians demonstrated low knowledge, 22.2% demonstrated moderate knowledge and 33.3% demonstrated high knowledge. Thus, 94.0% of the participants were interested in acquiring information about avulsion management. Conclusion: The level of knowledge was significantly associated with receiving dental education and a higher clinical grade. As a result, it is crucial to include information about avulsion and its management in both medical undergraduate and post-graduate curricula.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 23(4), 479-484
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Al Barkhati, S., & Al-Mullahi, A. (2025). Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 23(4), 479-484. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030
MLA 9
Al Barkhati, Sara, and Ali Al-Mullahi. "Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, 2025, pp. 479-484. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Barkhati, Sara, and Ali Al-Mullahi. 2025. "Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 23 (4): 479-484. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030.
Harvard
Al Barkhati, S. and Al-Mullahi, A. (2025) 'Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 23(4), pp. 479-484. doi:10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030.
Vancouver
Al Barkhati S, Al-Mullahi A. Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;23(4):479-484. doi:10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030
IEEE
S. Al Barkhati, and A. Al-Mullahi, "Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Medical Physicians on the Management of Traumatic Dental Avulsion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 479-484, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.5.2023.030.