@article {Sienkiewicz55, author = {Kristine L. Sienkiewicz and Lori Rainchuso and Linda D. Boyd and Lori Giblin}, title = {Child Care Providers{\textquoteright} Knowledge About Dental Injury First Aid in Preschool-age Children}, volume = {91}, number = {3}, pages = {55--62}, year = {2017}, publisher = {American Dental Hygienists{\textquoteright} Association}, abstract = {Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess child care providers{\textquoteright} level of knowledge of first aid management and attitudes towards dental injuries among preschool-age children within Fairfield County, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study used a web-based, validated questionnaire adapted from several studies with permission from authors. A panel of 5 dental experts determined the relevance of the questions and overall content (I-CVI range 0.8-1; S-CVI = 0.95). The 28 question survey included demographics, level of knowledge, attitudes about traumatic dental injuries, emergency management, and 2 case study questions on management of luxation and tooth fracture. Survey data was coded and analyzed for associations and trends using STATA{\textregistered} statistics/data analysis software v. 11.2.Results: A total of 100 child care providers completed the online questionnaire. Eighty-four percent self-reported little to no knowledge about dental injury management. Sixty percent of child care providers agreed that they are responsible for managing dental injuries. Approximately two-thirds of child care providers reported not feeling adequately informed about dental injuries, with 77\% expressing interest in receiving more information.Conclusions: The majority of child care providers{\textquoteright} do not have the knowledge to perform adequate first aid following a dental injury. Professional development on first aid for dental injuries is recommended among this workforce population.}, issn = {1553-0205}, URL = {https://jdh.adha.org/content/91/3/55}, eprint = {https://jdh.adha.org/content/91/3/55.full.pdf}, journal = {American Dental Hygienists{\textquoteright} Association} }