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Published on: February 2, 2020
Human trafficking and the dental professional.
1Global Health Outreach, Bristol, Tenn., USA. michael.g.ocallaghan@gmail.com
Summary
Dental professionals can identify victims of human trafficking, a severe human rights violation and health issue. Training dentists to recognize signs and report suspected cases is crucial for victim support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Human Rights Law
- Forensic Dentistry
Background:
- Human trafficking is a contemporary form of slavery and a significant global health concern.
- It constitutes a criminal violation of fundamental human rights.
- Dental professionals are uniquely positioned to identify victims due to their regular patient interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform dental professionals about human trafficking.
- To provide guidance on identifying potential victims within dental practices.
- To outline protocols for reporting and assisting trafficking survivors.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted using PubMed for "dentistry" and "human trafficking prostitution" without yielding relevant articles.
- Subsequent review included medical journals, governmental and non-governmental agency reports, and lay literature.
- Analysis focused on the current state of human trafficking and dental professionals' role.
Main Results:
- The study details the current landscape of human trafficking.
- It offers practical tools, including specific questions, to aid dentists in victim identification.
- Guidance is provided on reporting mechanisms and addressing the healthcare needs of trafficking survivors.
Conclusions:
- Human trafficking affects numerous individuals, including women and children, within the United States.
- Dentists have an ethical obligation to detect abuse and neglect, including signs of trafficking.
- Informed and vigilant dental professionals can actively combat human trafficking.
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