The dentist as a child abuse informer: A case report
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2018
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Revista Científica do CRO-RJ (Rio de Janeiro Dental Journal)
Abstract
Domestic violence against children interferes in their psychological
development, leading to sequels that manifest and persist up to adulthood. Physical evidence
of domestic violence is easily observed in the orofacial complex and eventually becomes detected
by dentists. Case Report: We report the case of a 9-year-old victim of maltreatment who was
diagnosed during dental treatment. The existence of physical injuries (a hematoma in the left
orbit and burns on the left hand and in the lips) aroused the attention of the pediatric dentistry,
whose brought the case to the responsible authorities. Custody of the child was granted to the
grandmother by a court decision, which enabled the recovery of health and quality of life.
Conclusion: Professionals must properly conduct cases through complaints in order to protect
children from future occurrences.
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child abuse, long term effects, psychological effects, dentistry, reporting, International Resources, Brazil
Citation
Vollú, A. L., Almeida, M. L. P., Maria de Fátima, C. V., Gomes, C. M., Vianna, R. B. D. C., Barja-Fidalgo, F., & Fonseca-Gonçalves, A. (2018). The dentist as a child abuse informer: A case report. Revista Científica do CRO-RJ (Rio de Janeiro Dental Journal), 3(1), 77-81.