@article{ref1,
title="Physical child abuse in Quebec. What is the role of the dentist?",
journal="Le Journal dentaire du Québec",
year="1991",
author="Drouin, R. D.",
volume="28",
number="",
pages="473-477",
abstract="The role that the dentist can play in screening for physically abused children is often underestimated. The importance of his young clientele and the fact that the oro-facial area is a primary site associated with child abuse, allows the dentist to intervene in these matters. This article gives a Quebec perspective of the situation. The main points in the Youth Protection Act are discussed and local statistics confirm the extent of the problem. The importance of a proper examination to assist in screening such cases and protocol on what procedures to follow is suggested.<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>",
language="fr",
issn="0021-7999",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}