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.

Chromogenic black dental staining is an extrinsic dental discoloration seen in daily dental practice, especially in children. These stains are commonly seen as black dots or lines along the cervical third of the teeth. They can affect both primary and permanent dentitions. The evidence is contradictory regarding its etiology, with links to different microbial, dietary, and iatrogenic factors. It was suggested that the back discoloration contains traces of insoluble ferric salt due to the interaction between hydrogen sulfide-producing chromogenic bacteria and iron in the saliva or gingival secretions. The current article aims to overview black dental staining in children and present a case report on a pediatric patient.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to assess the oral health status among physically disabled Saudi patients. Methods: Recruitment took place in the Armed Forces Centre for Health Rehabilitation in Taif, Saudi Arabia. 124 patients living with a physical disability were enrolled and divided into three groups: hemiplegia, paraplegia and quadriplegia. Data was collected on demographics and different oral indices, including the Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, the Mean Decayed Teeth score, the Community Periodontal Index (CPI), the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN), and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S). Results: High DMFT was observed among the hemiplegia group (mean = 22.61; P-value = .008) with no difference in the Mean Decayed Teeth. All groups showed signs of gingivitis in the form of gingival bleeding. The most compromised periodontal health in the form of pockets 6 mm or deeper was found in the hemiplegia group (53.7%; P-value = .001). This was also reflected in the CPITN (39.0%; P-value = .001), indicating the need for complex treatments in the same group. Regarding oral hygiene, all groups showed a “fair” oral hygiene condition (OHI-S < 3.0), with significantly poorer hygiene (mean = 2.49; P-value = .042) and greater debris accumulation (mean = 1.52; P-value = .024) among the quadriplegia group. In the regression analysis, both age and gender had significant effects on some indices, while disability type showed borderline effects. Conclusion: The findings indicate poor oral health in these individuals, mainly due to physical limitations, hindering effective self-care practices. Clinical significance Oral health is a critical aspect in people with physical disabilities, as it is intrinsically linked to overall health and well-being. Recognizing the clinical importance of oral health among physically disabled patients is essential to improve access and affordability of dental care for this vulnerable group of the population.

Ensuring a consistent and valid assessment of preclinical technical skills is essential in dental education. This study evaluated the inter-rater reliability and validity of a standardized analytic rubric for staff evaluation of single all-ceramic crown preparations across multiple academic years. It compared student performance in midterm and final examinations, examined cohort variability, and investigated the correlation between academic achievement (grade point average or GPA) and practical performance. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on fourth-year male dental students from three consecutive academic years (2020-2023). Two experienced double-blinded faculty members independently evaluated midterm and final crown preparations by using a validated analytic rubric. The rubric comprised six criteria: five technical domains (occlusal/incisal reduction, axial reduction, taper, finish line placement, and finishing of the preparation) scored 0-6 points and one professionalism domain scored 0-4 points, yielding a total maximum score of 40 points. Inter-rater reliability, cohort differences, and GPA correlation were assessed using Cronbach's alpha, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Pearson's correlation, respectively, and significance was set at p < 0.05. Inter-rater reliability was high for the overall scores (midterm α = 0.881, final α = 0.899). Among the individual parameters, taper (retention and resistance) scored the highest in the midterm examination (Staff 1: 5.13/6), and finish line placement scored the lowest in the final examination (Staff 1: 3.79/6). Professionalism showed the lowest inter-rater consistency (α = -0.095). Performance considerably declined from midterm to final examinations (Staff 1 scores declined from 28.19 to 23.68). Substantial variability existed across the academic years, with the 2021-2022 cohort outperforming the others. GPA showed only one weak positive correlation with final scores from one evaluator (r = 0.287, p = 0.037) and was otherwise not significant. The analytic rubric proved reliable for standardized preclinical assessment, supporting its implementation despite the unexpected decline in the final examination scores and cohort variations with a high inter-reliability score. Academic GPA was a poor predictor of practical crown preparation performance, reinforcing that cognitive and psychomotor competencies are distinct domains in dental education.

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