Dental Neglect

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Abstract

Dental neglect can be an indicator of general child neglect. Inadequately treated dental disease may have significant long-term impacts on the physical and psychological well-being of children. Primary care providers play a critical role in the prevention of dental neglect, and should be aware of the manifestations of dental caries and dental trauma. When diagnosing dental neglect, health professionals should ensure the child’s caregivers have demonstrated an understanding of the condition, its consequences, and the recommended treatment and then failed to comply with the treatment. Attempts should be made to eliminate any barriers preventing caretakers from complying with professional advice. Dental neglect is a form of child maltreatment and, if suspected, should be reported to the appropriate child protective agencies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)299-303
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2020

Keywords

  • Child maltreatment
  • Child protective services
  • Early childhood caries
  • Medical neglect
  • Oral hygiene
  • Physical neglect
  • Untreated dental caries
  • Untreated dental trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

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