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A proposal to introduce dental trauma into medical education: An insight.

Thai YengAnthony J O' SullivanBoaz Shulruf
Published in: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology (2020)
The introduction of dental trauma into the medical curriculum will provide students with a better understanding of the importance of early management for better patient outcomes. Medical doctors competent in managing emergency dental trauma procedures will be able to provide a higher standard of care that could prevent potentially lifelong negative repercussions for the patient.
Keyphrases
  • medical education
  • healthcare
  • oral health
  • trauma patients
  • quality improvement
  • public health
  • emergency department
  • palliative care
  • case report
  • medical students
  • chronic pain