Health Education: Experience Report of Dental Traumatism Lectures for Brazilian Physical Educators

Authors

  • Carolina dos Santos Santinoni Dental Course, Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, Brazil Author
  • Henrique Augusto Banci Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author
  • Leandro Marcelo Soares Alves Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author
  • Nathália Evelyn da Silva Machado Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author
  • Rosana Leal do Prado Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author
  • Juliane Avansini Marsicano Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author
  • Graziela Garrido Mori Panucci Medical Course, Research Coordination, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCCSR/2024(6)337

Keywords:

Tooth Avulsion, Knowledge, Dental Reimplantation

Abstract

Knowledge about how to deal with dental traumatism is essential for people involved in it, such as athletes and physical educators. Previous research has highlighted the lack of knowledge among physical educators about emergency care for dental trauma, especially tooth avulsion. Thus, the purpose of this study is to report an information campaign about dental trauma for a Brazilian physical education course. A lecture was carried out at University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE for 132 students, highlighting important behaviors regarding emergency procedures, especially tooth avulsion. Research participants confirmed the importance of carrying out the information offered to prevent future tooth loss and promote oral health.

Author Biographies

  • Carolina dos Santos Santinoni, Dental Course, Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, Brazil

    Carolina dos Santos Santinoni, Dental Course, Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, Brazil

  • Henrique Augusto Banci, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Henrique Augusto Banci, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

  • Leandro Marcelo Soares Alves, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Leandro Marcelo Soares Alves, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

  • Nathália Evelyn da Silva Machado, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Nathália Evelyn da Silva Machado, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

  • Rosana Leal do Prado, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Rosana Leal do Prado, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

  • Juliane Avansini Marsicano, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Juliane Avansini Marsicano, Dental Course, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

  • Graziela Garrido Mori Panucci, Medical Course, Research Coordination, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

    Graziela Garrido Mori Panucci, Medical Course, Research Coordination, University of Western São Paulo – UNOESTE, Brazil

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Published

2024-10-23