What You will Learn From This course

• 90% accuracy in trauma assessment and triage.
• 70% success rate in avulsed tooth replantation/stabilization.
• 100% adherence to infection control protocols.
• Improved patient outcomes through timely intervention and follow-up.

Course Curriculum

Requirements

1. Basic knowledge of dentistry and oral anatomy
2. Familiarity with dental instruments and materials
3. Understanding of patient assessment and triage
4. Commitment to emergency care protocols
5. Access to a clinical or simulation setting for practical exercises

Description

1. Course Description:

This course equips Dental Therapists with critical skills to manage dental trauma emergencies, including fractures, avulsions, and soft tissue injuries, in low-resource environments. Participants will learn immediate care protocols, infection control, suturing techniques, and pain management strategies, with emphasis on practical, field-ready solutions for African healthcare contexts. Real-world case studies reinforce trauma triage and patient communication skills.

 

2. Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

 

• Classify dental trauma types (crown/root fractures, avulsions) and assess severity.
• Perform immediate care for avulsed teeth (replantation, storage media options).
• Apply temporary stabilization (splinting) and pain relief methods (pharmacological/non-pharmacological).
• Master basic suturing for oral soft tissue injuries (materials, techniques, aftercare).
• Implement infection control in trauma cases (antiseptics, antibiotic protocols).
• Navigate African challenges (limited supplies, community triage) with adaptive strategies.

 

Instructor Profile

HealthEdu

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