Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment

Child abuse and neglect have no boundaries, impacting those of all cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds. Dental hygienists should be prepared to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, due to the unique nature of their patient relationships and their close proximity to the head and oral cavity, where most traumatic injuries occur.1

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