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The aim of this cross\u2010sectional study was to assess and compare International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guideline\u2013based splinting knowledge among general dentists and dental specialists.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An electronic cross\u2010sectional questionnaire assessing IADT guideline\u2013based splinting knowledge was distributed to general dentists and specialists in pediatric dentistry, endodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The questionnaire (Google Forms) comprised 20 items, including 9 knowledge\u2010based questions on splinting, and was disseminated via e\u2010mail, WhatsApp groups, and dental associations; participation was voluntary and electronic informed consent was obtained. A total knowledge score was calculated (range: 0\u201316), with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of splinting after dental trauma. The total knowledge score was defined as the dependent variable and its associations with participants' demographic and occupational characteristics were assessed statistically.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 214 dentists responded to the questionnaire. Self\u2010perceived knowledge of traumatic dental injury management was mostly low\u2010to\u2010moderate (1.9% not knowledgeable, 15.4% slightly knowledgeable, 41.1% moderately knowledgeable, 37.9% knowledgeable, 3.7% very knowledgeable). Consulting an experienced colleague was the most common resource (49.3%), followed by guidelines (41.7%) and ToothSOS (9.0%). Avulsion was the most frequently selected indication for splinting (32.5%); 56.1% identified passive\u2013flexible splints as recommended, while 17.2% did not know the recommended type. Knowledge of IADT\u2010based splinting was highest among pediatric dentists (13.44\u2009\u00b1\u20091.64), followed by endodontists (12.77\u2009\u00b1\u20091.90), whereas general dentists (9.89\u2009\u00b1\u20092.27) had the lowest total knowledge scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Knowledge of IADT\u2010based splinting after dental trauma varied according to specialty and professional experience. Lower knowledge scores were associated with longer professional experience and preference for consulting colleagues rather than guideline\u2010based resources. Continuous professional education may improve adherence to current trauma guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.70132","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,18]],"date-time":"2026-09-18T04:44:58Z","timestamp":1789706698000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Dentists' Knowledge and Clinical Practice Regarding Splinting After Dental Trauma: A Guideline\u2010Based Cross\u2010Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1275-0258","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Zeynep \u015eeyda","family":"Yav\u015fan","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry Tekirda\u011f Nam\u0131k Kemal University  Tekirda\u011f T\u00fcrkiye"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8486-4572","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"G\u00fcl\u00e7in","family":"Cagay Sevencan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry Tekirda\u011f Nam\u0131k Kemal University  Tekirda\u011f T\u00fcrkiye"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,17]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_11_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12574"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/adj.12395"},{"issue":"2","key":"e_1_2_11_4_1","first-page":"53","article-title":"Conventional and Contemporary Approaches of Splinting Traumatized Teeth: A Review Article","volume":"70","author":"Jamal S.","year":"2020","journal-title":"Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1600-9657.2011.01086.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1159\/000102149"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1600-9657.2011.1025.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_8_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1034\/j.1600-9657.2001.170408.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_9_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1034\/j.1600-9657.2002.00121.x"},{"issue":"12","key":"e_1_2_11_10_1","first-page":"915","article-title":"Management of Dental Trauma by General Practitioners","volume":"44","author":"Beech N.","year":"2015","journal-title":"Australian Family Physician"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_11_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12578"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_12_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12573"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_13_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12576"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_14_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12609"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_15_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12450"},{"issue":"2","key":"e_1_2_11_16_1","first-page":"114","article-title":"Knowledge and Attitudes of Dentists Regarding Traumatic Dental Injuries","volume":"22","author":"Bucchi C.","year":"2021","journal-title":"European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_17_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12069"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_18_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12761"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_19_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12388"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_20_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/edt.12621"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_21_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/ijerph18020706"},{"issue":"1","key":"e_1_2_11_22_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1206","DOI":"10.1186\/s12909-025-07791-7","article-title":"Knowledge, Perception, and Management Toward Traumatic Tooth Avulsion Among Dental Professionals: A Cross\u2010Sectional Study","volume":"25","author":"Al\u2010Huthaifi B. 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