Management of dental injuries.
Dental-related injuries, which range from chipped teeth to fractured jaws, are among the most common injuries seen in schools. This article describes the various injuries and provides guidelines, for the nurse's actions at the scene, to ensure the greatest potential for successful treatment. Guidelines are also given for informing other school and associated health personnel about dental emergencies.
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D002648:Child; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D018677:Tooth Injuries; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy