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Citation

Fisher-Owens SA, Lukefahr JL, Tate AR. Pediatrics 2017; 140(2): e2017-1487.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2017-1487

PMID

28771417

Abstract

In all 50 states, health care providers (including dentists) are mandated to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect to social service or law enforcement agencies. The purpose of this report is to review the oral and dental aspects of physical and sexual abuse and dental neglect in children and the role of pediatric care providers and dental providers in evaluating such conditions. This report addresses the evaluation of bite marks as well as perioral and intraoral injuries, infections, and diseases that may raise suspicion for child abuse or neglect. Oral health issues can also be associated with bullying and are commonly seen in human trafficking victims. Some medical providers may receive less education pertaining to oral health and dental injury and disease and may not detect the mouth and gum findings that are related to abuse or neglect as readily as they detect those involving other areas of the body. Therefore, pediatric care providers and dental providers are encouraged to collaborate to increase the prevention, detection, and treatment of these conditions in children.

Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.


Language: en

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