The loss or displacement of teeth negatively affects children's psychological well-being, functionality, and appearance. Around 25% of children experience dental injuries while at school. Males are more likely to be injured than females, and the upper central incisors are the most frequently affected. The primary causes of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) include falls, sports, cycling, and car accidents. Children with class II division 1 malocclusion, increased overjet, and inadequate lip coverage, which fails to protect the upper front teeth, are at higher risk of trauma. Previous studies have shown that school teachers generally lack sufficient knowledge in managing TDIs. This study aimed to investigate the influence of factors such as gender, marital status, nationality, type of school, age group, location, educational background, and years of experience on teachers' awareness. This cross-sectional study was conducted using paper-based and online surveys with school teachers in Riyadh. Although the sample size calculation suggested 377 responses, 433 responses were collected to increase the accuracy of the results. The findings indicated that participants lacked appropriate training and knowledge in dental trauma management. Most of the respondents had not attended any dental trauma training courses and expressed a lack of confidence in managing oral injuries if they occurred. However, there was a strong desire to learn, as most respondents expressed interest in further education on dental trauma care.
