Dental trauma is an injury to the mouth, teeth, gums, or other areas of the face that most often results from a traumatic event or accident. Dental trauma can be minor, such as a lost filling, or more severe, such as a broken jaw or even a knocked-out tooth. Another type of dental trauma is referred to as “dental intrusion”, or the unintentional pushing up of a tooth through the gum line. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible with any dental trauma, as the type, extent, and severity of the injury may require different treatments. For minor injuries, such as a lost filling, a dentist can quickly replace the filling, while for more severe injuries, a surgeon may need to be consulted. Additionally, the dentist can provide instructions on how to manage pain, swelling, and other symptoms, as well as provide vital information about prevention and long-term prognosis. Various factors can affect the prognosis of dental trauma. This includes the size and duration of the trauma, the extent of surrounding damage to the teeth and gum tissue, whether or not the tooth’s nerve has been injured, and more. If it is a permanent tooth that has been dislodged, the dentist may be able to reattach the tooth, although its functionality and cosmetic appearance may not be the same. It is possible to prevent dental trauma through education and proper safety measures. Parents should make sure any small children around the home have safe toys, and that they wear a properly fitted mouth guard during contact sports. Additionally, it is crucial to practice good oral hygiene and have regular checkups with a dentist. Doing so can help detect any weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the teeth, gums, and jaw that may increase the risk of dental trauma.
Introduction: Over the past four years, children have sustained massive changes to their lifestyle, schooling, intergenerational and generational interactions. Trends in dental trauma are evolving…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Dental Trauma work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Dental Trauma research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Dental Trauma track is a dedicated stream within Dental 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Dental Trauma. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Educators, doctoral students, and dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders with an interest in Dental Trauma are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Dental 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Dental Trauma track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
Register