Table 5 Correct responses to pediatric dental trauma questionnaire by dental students
From: Knowledge of emergency management of avulsed tooth among Japanese dental students
1st Yr (%) | 6th Yr (%) | Total (%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q5 | ||||
Correct response: A permanent tooth | 19 (35.8) | 65 (95.6) | 84 (69.4) | 0.000 |
Q6 | ||||
Correct response: Take her immediately to the nearest dentist with the avulsed tooth. | 15 (28.3) | 38 (55.9) | 53 (43.8) | 0.002 |
Q7 | ||||
Correct response: Yes | 24 (45.3) | 49 (72.1) | 73 (60.3) | 0.003 |
Q8 | ||||
Correct response: Rinse the tooth under running water. | 23 (43.4) | 44 (64.7) | 67 (55.4) | 0.025 |
Q9 | ||||
Correct response: Hold the teeth in the child’s mouth. | 7 (13.2) | 65 (95.6) | 72 (59.5) | 0.000 |
Q10 | 0.556 | |||
Correct response: Fresh milk | 14 (26.4) | 39 (57.4) | 53 (43.8) | |
Physiological saline | 23 (43.4) | 29 (42.6) | 52 (43.0) |