Table 2 Self-Reported change in proficiency at 6 month follow up (T2 compared to T1)
% worse | % unchanged | % improved (CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
proficient in describing a dental emergency to a Dentist | 1.2 | 21.6 | 77.2 (71-83) | <0.001 |
able to assess the urgency of a dental emergency presenting to ED | 1.1 | 32.2 | 66.7 (60-74) | <0.001 |
able to give appropriate dental local anaesthesia | 17.8 | 82.2 (77-88) | <0.001 | |
able to control haemorrhage from inside the mouth | 6.1 | 37.3 | 56.6 (46-64) | <0.001 |
able to place sutures correctly inside the mouth | 3.9 | 42.3 | 53.8 (47-61) | <0.001 |
Can provide appropriate emergency treatment and management for: | ||||
avulsed or displaced permanent tooth | 1.2 | 22.7 | 76.1 (70-82) | <0.001 |
avulsed or displaced primary tooth | 1.7 | 20.6 | 77.7 (72-84) | <0.001 |
a dental infection | 5.0 | 36.1 | 58.9 (52-66) | <0.001 |
dental trauma | 2.3 | 18.3 | 79.4 (74-85) | <0.001 |
pericoronitis* | 4.4 | 39.4 | 56.2 (49-63) | <0.001 |