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This article presents the findings of a study that assessed parents' knowledge and behavior in dealing with dental injuries in children. The study revealed that parents had insufficient awareness of dental injuries, with an average awareness score of 3.3 out of 13. There was no significant difference in awareness between mothers and fathers, and no significant relationship between age or number of children and knowledge. However, parents' educational status was found to have a significant direct relationship with their awareness of dental injuries. The study suggests that providing training for parents in the field of traumatic injuries can lead to timely and correct action, improving treatment prognosis and reducing complications and costs. Additionally, the study found that parents relied on sources such as television and dentists for information about dental injuries. The researchers recommend educating parents through mass media, posters, and training classes to improve their awareness and knowledge, ultimately enhancing the oral health of children. [Extracted from the article]

Aim: Dental trauma is one of the major oral health problems faced during the developmental ages. Most of the traumatic events occur at home; therefore, parents are frequently required to provide appropriate first aid measures. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the available evidence parents have regarding the topic of dental trauma, with a focus on their level of knowledge, attitude, and practice., Methods: The systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The research question was structured using the PICO framework (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023397318)., Conclusion: Parents' knowledge about dental trauma management is quite limited, and this has a negative impact on the long-term prognosis of traumatised teeth. It is crucial to increase parents' knowledge and awareness about the importance of dental traumas in paediatric age.

Background: Uncooperative children require sedative approach for dental treatment. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of Propofol in "Non-Operating Room Anesthesia" (NORA) for paediatric dental treatment; intraoperative side effects; postoperative side effects; post-discharge effects., Methods: a prospective study, involving 109 uncooperative children undergoing sedation in NORA using Propofol for dental treatment, was performed. Working sessions, success/failure, intraoperative and postoperative side effects, number of treatment; type of procedure were assessed. Parents completed a post-discharge questionnaire on: pain; crying; fever; vomiting; headache; drowsiness; excitability; irritability; ability to eat; drugs and medical care needing., Results: Success: 96.7%. Intraoperative side effects: 33.3%. Postoperative side effects: 6.4%. Statistically significant association between: intraoperative side effects and age ( p = 0.001), health status ( p = 0.0007), weight ( p = 0.038), respectively; intraoperative side effects and number/ type of dental treatment ( p = 0.0055) and scaling ( p = 0.0001), respectively. For post-discharge questionnaires, statistically significant association between: age and crying ( p = 0.0001) and headache ( p = 0.002), respectively; health status and crying ( p = 0.015) and drugs needing ( p = 0.04), respectively; weight and crying ( p = 0.0004); extraction and pain ( p = 0.0001) and crying ( p = 0.0073), respectively; scaling and crying ( p = 0.04), excitability and irritability ( p = 0.03), respectively., Conclusion: Propofol in NORA was effective with minimal side effects.