ArticleJournal of epidemiology and global health2025
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Traumatic Dental Injuries among Conflict-Affected Schoolchildren in Syria (2023-2024).
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- Clinical consequences, treatment status, and parental awareness of traumatic dental injuries among high school students: a cross-sectional study in Cairo.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Dental Traumatology in Contemporary Practice: From Evidence to Education and Clinical Practice.Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology · 2026Article
- Biomechanical Analysis of 3D Printed and Thermoformed EVA Custom-Made Mouthguard: Experimental and Finite Element Analyses.Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology · 2026Article
- Patterns and associated factors of traumatic dental injuries in children: a five-year retrospective study from a national paediatric referral centre in Thailand.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of orofacial trauma among child and adolescent athletes in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Epidemiology Meets Advocacy: Understanding Pediatric Dental Trauma and Delayed Care in Post-Conflict Syria.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Exploring the association between BMI and dental caries in 6-9-year-old children in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study.BDJ open · 2025Article
- Dental trauma in children: monitoring, management, and challenges-a narrative review.Translational pediatrics · 2025Review
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Abstract
aimThe prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) and their contributing factors among Syrian children has not been explored in any previous epidemiological studies since the onset of the crisis. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of TDIs and their associated characteristics among schoolchildren aged 9 to 12 in Damascus, Syria. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted this cross-sectional study from 2023 to 2024, collecting sociodemographic data and performing dental examinations, and the presence of TDIs, which were classified according to the World Health Organization's guidelines. We recorded Screen time and categorized it into two groups. We measured Overjet in millimeters, and the statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.
resultsWe identified TDIs in 17.6% of children, with uncomplicated crown fractures being the most common. Falls were the leading cause, and the home was the most frequent injury location. Significant risk factors included age, gender, socioeconomic status, screen time, Body Mass Index, and overjet. Males had twice the risk of TDIs compared to females (OR = 2.104, 95% CI: 1.399-3.165), and children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds had a 2.29 times higher risk (OR = 2.299, 95% CI: 1.364-3.877).
conclusionThis study found that a significant proportion (17.6%) of Syrian children experienced TDIs, highlighting the urgent need for preventive programs and improved dental care for Syrian children affected by TDIs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Early identification of children at higher risk, prompt management of dental trauma, and educational initiatives for parents and educators are essential. Schools, as primary injury sites, should adopt safety measures, while dentists should engage in community outreach to enhance awareness, early diagnosis, and intervention.
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