Safeguarding Children in Dental Practice

From Volume 34, Issue 8, October 2007 | Pages 508-517

Authors

Jenny C Harris

BDS, MSc, FDS RCS

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, Sheffield Salaried Primary Dental Care Service and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, School of Clinical Dentistry, The University of Sheffield

Articles by Jenny C Harris

Peter D Sidebotham

MBChB, PhD, MRCP, FRCPCH

Senior Lecturer in Child Health, University of Warwick and Honorary Consultant Community Paediatrician, North Warwickshire PCT

Articles by Peter D Sidebotham

Richard R Welbury

MBBS, PhD, FDS RCS, FDS RCPS, FRCPCH

Professor/Hon. Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Child Dental Health, Glasgow Dental School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ

Articles by Richard R Welbury

Abstract

The dental team is well placed to notice signs of child abuse and neglect, yet research shows that UK dentists are unprepared for a role in protecting children at risk. This article describes how to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect and what to do when concerned about a child. It highlights that advice and support are available from colleagues in other health professions and social services. The concept of ‘safeguarding’ children and promoting their welfare in dental practice is introduced.

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