The Medical Journal of Australia · 1976 · 22 citations · 0 references
DentistryChild HealthChild Abuse PediatricsMaxillofacial TraumaTraumatic Dental InjuriesChild Injury PreventionDental TraumaDental Trauma ManagementDentoalveolar TraumaDifferential Diagnosis Of InjuryPediatric TraumaChild Abuse DiagnosisChild Abuse RecognitionDental Trauma In ChildrenIntraoral TraumaOral InjuriesPediatric Dental TraumaPediatric Facial TraumaPediatric Head Injury
Non-accidental injury (NAI) to children is quite common. Many of the injuries are manifest in the head, particularly the face and dental tissues, and the dentist, whether in practice, community or hospital based, is therefore well placed to identify early signs of child abuse. It is a dentist's duty to become familiar with the types of injury suggestive of NAI, and the course of action they should take if a suspected case occurs.