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[Child abuse and dentists].

G ter Horst1, M A Eijkman, R Kroese

  • 1Uit de vakgroep Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Most dentists lack the knowledge to identify child abuse, leading to underreporting. Enhanced professional education is crucial for improving child abuse detection and reporting among dental practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Child Protection
  • Medical Education

Context:

  • Child abuse recognition and reporting protocols are vital in healthcare.
  • Dental practitioners encounter children regularly, presenting opportunities for identification.
  • A study surveyed Dutch dental practitioners to assess their role in child abuse cases.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate Dutch dental practitioners' awareness and practices regarding child abuse.
  • To identify barriers in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse cases.
  • To determine the need for improved professional education on child abuse.

Summary:

  • A survey of 250 Dutch dental practitioners (54% response rate) revealed that 86% had never encountered child abuse.
  • Only 6% of dentists reported suspected child abuse, compared to 14% who detected it, indicating a significant reporting gap.
  • Lack of knowledge and skills in identifying child abuse was cited as the primary reason for this discrepancy.

Impact:

  • Highlights a critical need for enhanced professional education and training for dental professionals on child abuse identification.
  • Suggests that improved training could increase the detection and reporting rates of child abuse within the dental setting.
  • Emphasizes the potential role of dentists in safeguarding child welfare through better recognition and reporting of abuse.

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