How long does the module take?
It is self-paced, so it depends on how much time you spend on the case studies.
University of Liverpool
Management of Dental Trauma
Recognise, assess and manage dental trauma: a self-paced CPD module covering injury types, clinical assessment and four real case studies.
Course Number
DTR
Classes Start
Price
Free
About This Course
Traumatic dental injuries are common, frequently affect children and young adults, and often present as emergencies in general practice. The first appointment matters: what is recorded and done soon after an injury can decide the long-term outcome for the tooth.
This module teaches you to recognise the full range of dental trauma, assess an injured patient systematically, and manage the injury in line with the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines. You will classify injuries to the hard dental tissues, pulp and periodontal tissues, work through a structured clinical assessment, and then follow four real cases from first presentation through to follow-up.
Throughout, the emphasis is on consistent documentation and timely treatment. One case contrasts an injury managed promptly with the consequences of delayed treatment, showing how much the outcome depends on the first response.
What You Will Cover
- Prior knowledge. A short pre-assessment and survey before you begin.
- Types of dental trauma. Injuries to the hard dental tissues and pulp, from enamel fractures through to root fractures, and injuries to the periodontal tissues.
- Clinical assessment. Taking a trauma history, extra-oral and intra-oral examination, trauma charting, clinical photographs and baseline radiographs.
- Clinical management. Four case studies followed from assessment through immediate management to follow-up and outcomes: intrusion in the primary dentition, a complicated crown fracture, tooth avulsion, and complex trauma.
- Final assessment. A concluding assessment covering the module as a whole.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Classify traumatic injuries to the hard dental tissues, pulp and periodontal tissues.
- Take a structured trauma history and carry out a systematic extra-oral and intra-oral examination.
- Record injuries consistently using trauma charting, clinical photographs and baseline radiographs.
- Plan immediate management for common injuries, including avulsion and crown fractures, in line with the IADT guidelines.
- Plan appropriate follow-up and recognise the complications that can follow dental trauma.
Requirements
This module is designed for qualified dentists and dental students. No prior study of dental trauma is required.
You will need a device with a modern web browser. The case studies include clinical photographs and radiographs, so a reasonably sized screen is recommended.
The module is self-paced. You may leave and return at any point, and your progress is saved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete it in one go?
No. Your progress is saved automatically. You can close the browser and pick up where you left off.
Which guidelines does the module follow?
The clinical content is based on the IADT 2020 guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries, which are linked throughout the module.
What web browser should I use?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari all work well.