Objectives: This study was undertaken to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward pediatric traumatic dental injury (TDI) among the population of Taif, as well as predictors of emergency management and intentions for future education, with an additional focus on the subpopulation of parents. Methods: Data were collected from 345 participants using an anonymous questionnaire that was distributed online and contained four sections: demographics, questions regarding TDI knowledge and previous experiences, questions about the management of two clinical cases, and questions about the self‐reported capability to manage future TDIs and the motivation for future education/training. Adjusted linear and logistic regressions were utilized to assess the effect of the different predictors on the total knowledge score, self‐reported management capabilities, TDI learning importance, and future education/training interests. Results: The findings revealed poor overall knowledge regarding TDI management, especially in avulsion incidents, with slightly better knowledge in the subpopulation of parents. In the total population, working in a governmental job ( p ‐value = 0.047) or as a freelancer ( p ‐value = 0.006) was associated with higher knowledge, while obtaining any previous TDI information was associated with sufficient management capabilities ( p ‐value = 0.001). Regarding the parent subpopulation, attending a previous TDI educational course was associated with higher knowledge ( p ‐value = 0.043). Similar to the total population, obtaining any previous TDI information was associated with sufficient management capabilities ( p ‐value = 0.001). However, receiving such information from professional resources was associated with lower management capabilities ( p ‐value = 0.033). No significant associations were observed regarding the outcomes of TDI learning importance and future education/training interests. Conclusion: This study highlights significant gaps in the knowledge, awareness, and skills related to pediatric dental injuries and their management among the population of the Taif region. Targeted educational interventions are needed to increase public awareness and bridge the current gaps in knowledge and skills.

Background: In Saudi Arabia, dental trauma is regarded as one of the most important issues affecting schoolchildren. This study evaluated Saudi Arabian schoolteachers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding emergency dental trauma management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 263 schoolteachers from 25 schools; 50.9% were females. A questionnaire was used to collect respondents’ personal and professional data and information on managing dental injury scenarios and the respondents’ attitudes toward dental injuries. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out for the independent and outcome variable of inadequate knowledge regarding dental trauma management. Results: Male teachers had better knowledge than female teachers regarding emergency management of avulsed teeth. Compared to female teachers, male teachers would scrub a tooth with a toothbrush to replant it back into its socket if it fell onto the ground and was covered with dirt. Males had a significantly higher percentage of believing it is not teachers’ responsibility to care for tooth injuries in schools. Teachers with teaching experience of 5–10 years had a significantly higher percentage of training in dental emergencies. Teachers with bachelor’s degrees agreed on the need for teacher involvement to save the tooth in a timely manner. Compared to general teachers, physical education teachers would put the tooth back in the mouth and send the child to the dentist immediately if they were hit in the face and the upper front tooth fell out of their mouth. Teachers with a diploma level of education and teachers with a general type of teaching qualification were 2.15 times (CI = 0.98–3.11, p = 0.002) and 3.19 times (CI = 1.71–4.22, p = 0.0001) more likely to have a higher level of inadequate knowledge regarding dental trauma management. Conclusions: There is a need to raise teachers’ awareness and improve their dental trauma emergency management training.

Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV A (MPS IV A), often referred to as Morquio syndrome, is a rare genetic disease characterised by an autosomal recessive deficiency in N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS), which results in the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans within cells. Treating individuals with this condition with enzyme replacement therapy has proven to be essential. Radiographic imaging, clinical evaluation, and biochemical testing are used to diagnose MPS IV A. Notable skeletal anomalies, aberrant joint mobility, severe growth impairment, dental misalignment, and defects in the enamel are the characteristics of the disorder. This clinical case report details the dental care provided to a sevenyear-old Saudi Arabian girl with many bone anomalies.