Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect

In all states, physicians and dentists recognize their responsibility to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. The purpose of this statement is to review the oral and dental aspects of physical and sexual abuse and dental neglect and the role of physicians and dentists in evaluating such cond...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 104; no. 2; pp. 348 - 350
Main Authors:	Kairys, Steven W, Alexander, Randell C, Block, Robert W, Everett, V Denise
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Evanston Am Acad Pediatrics 01-08-1999 American Academy of Pediatrics
Subjects:	Analysis Child abuse Child abuse & neglect Dental care Diagnosis Injuries Mouth Pediatrics Sexually transmitted diseases STD Stomatognathic system
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Summary:	In all states, physicians and dentists recognize their responsibility to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. The purpose of this statement is to review the oral and dental aspects of physical and sexual abuse and dental neglect and the role of physicians and dentists in evaluating such conditions. This statement also addresses the oral manifestations of sexually transmitted diseases and bite marks, including the collection of evidence and laboratory documentation of these injuries.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.104.2.348