The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries
Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists receive training in dental trauma in their curriculum. When they are in their workspace however, many are not confident enough to provide treatment for patients presenting with dental trauma in the oral health setting. As members of the dental team they play an...
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| author | Ralephenya, Tshakane R.M.D. Ngwenya, Sizakele Mothupi, Kelebogile A. |
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| description | Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists receive training in dental trauma in their curriculum. When they are in their workspace however, many are not confident enough to provide treatment for patients presenting with dental trauma in the oral health setting. As members of the dental team they play an important role in the management of patients who present with traumatic dental injuries. It is therefore important that guidelines are developed for them to understand the role they need to play when providing oral health treatment. The chapter will focus on the etiology of dental trauma to assist the oral health clinicians to prepare for a diagnosis. The classification of traumatic dental injuries will be explained. This will lead to the description of the classified injuries and their management. Clear guidelines and management for the patients will thereafter be provided. The prevention of traumatic dental injuries will also be discussed so that the treatment provided to the patients is improved. |
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| spelling | intech-784662021-11-22 The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries Tshakane R.M.D. Ralephenya Sizakele Ngwenya Kelebogile A. Mothupi Health Sciences Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists receive training in dental trauma in their curriculum. When they are in their workspace however, many are not confident enough to provide treatment for patients presenting with dental trauma in the oral health setting. As members of the dental team they play an important role in the management of patients who present with traumatic dental injuries. It is therefore important that guidelines are developed for them to understand the role they need to play when providing oral health treatment. The chapter will focus on the etiology of dental trauma to assist the oral health clinicians to prepare for a diagnosis. The classification of traumatic dental injuries will be explained. This will lead to the description of the classified injuries and their management. Clear guidelines and management for the patients will thereafter be provided. The prevention of traumatic dental injuries will also be discussed so that the treatment provided to the patients is improved. IntechOpen 2021-11-22 Chapter, Part Of Book https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/78466 doi:10.5772/intechopen.99631 en ISBN:978-1-83962-842-9 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.intechopen.com/books/9588 ; Clinical Concepts and Practical Management Techniques in Dentistry |
| spellingShingle | Health Sciences Ralephenya, Tshakane R.M.D. Ngwenya, Sizakele Mothupi, Kelebogile A. The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries |
| title | The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries |
| title_full | The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries |
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| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries |
| title_short | The Role of the Dental Therapists and Oral Hygienists in the Immediate Response to Traumatic Dental Injuries |
| title_sort | role of the dental therapists and oral hygienists in the immediate response to traumatic dental injuries |
| topic | Health Sciences |
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