Purpose
This page is designed to support dentists in the initial assessment and management of dental trauma to the permanent dentition. It serves primarily as a signposting resource, directing clinicians to concise guidance, practical tools, and authoritative sources for further reading.
What you’ll find here
- Guide to Traumatic Dental Injuries of Permanent Teeth: A clear, step-by-step aide-mémoire to inform timely decision-making.
- History & Examination Proforma: A printable template to standardise and support documentation for salient information.
- Map of Dental Trauma Services: An at-a-glance UK directory to help identify appropriate referral centres.
- Links for Further Advice and Management: Curated access to recognised guidance and educational resources to deepen learning and support best practice.
Our commitment
We aim to raise awareness, promote continuous learning, and support the delivery of high-quality, patientcentred care following dental trauma. This page will be updated periodically to reflect good practice and to keep clinicians well informed.
Important note
This resource is intended to signpost and supplement established guidance; it does not replace comprehensive clinical guidelines or local protocols. Clinicians should exercise their own judgement and follow relevant national recommendations and safeguarding procedures.
This project and its supporting materials have been produced through the dedicated work of the Dental Trauma Working Group of the British Endodontic Society (BES). We extend sincere thanks to everyone involved for their time, expertise, and commitment to improving patient care.
Acknowledgements – Dental Trauma Working Group (BES)
Mr Sanjay Ardeshna BDS MSc MClinDent MFDS MRD RCSEd
Specialist in Endodontics, Private Practice London
Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) / University College London
British Endodontic Society Council Member
Arindam Dutta BDS, MDS, MFDS RCPS, MEndo RCS, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS DDS, FDS
Senior Clinical Lecturer in Endodontology / Hon. Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Maria Lessani BDS, MFDS RCPS, MClinDent (Endo.), MRD RCS (Endo.), PhD
Specialist in Endodontics, Private Practice, London
Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics, Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) / University College London
Past President British Endodontic Society (2022-3)
Working Group Founder and Lead
Mr Lyndon Meehan BDS, BSc, MJDF RCS, MSc Endo., MEndo RCS
Specialist in Endodontics, Cowbridge Dental Specialists, South Wales
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Swansea Bay University Healthboard
Petros Mylonas BDS, MFDS RCS, MPros RCS, FPros RCS, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS, MMedEd, SFHEA, PhD
Senior Clinical Lecturer / Hon. Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Alison Qualtrough BChD, MSc, PhD, FDS, MRD RCS
Professor Division of Dentistry
University of Manchester Dental Hospital
Chair of the Endodontic Teachers Group of the British Endodontic Society
Geoffrey St George BDS MSc DGDP(UK) FDSRCS(Edin) FDS (Rest Dent)
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry / Hon. Lecturer in Endodontology
Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) / University College London
Rachel M. Tomson BDS, MFDS RCSEd, MClinDent (Endo), MRD RCSEng (Endo)
Consultant and Specialist in Endodontics / Hon. Clinical Associate Professor
Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) / University College London
Daniel Vaz De Souza LMD, Dip Rest RCSEng, MClinDent, MEndo RCSEd
Specialist in Endodontics, Private Practice, Chelmsford
Vice President Elect, British Endodontic Society