title: Establishing comprehensive oral assessments for children with safeguarding concerns.
abstract: The dental profession is well placed to contribute important information in child protection cases but no previous research has been reported that assesses the volume or impact of this information. Comprehensive oral assessment clinics were introduced and established as an integral part of comprehensive medical assessments for children with welfare concerns in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. An assessment protocol and standardised paperwork for comprehensive oral assessments were developed to enhance information sharing and patient access to appropriate care. Two cases are presented and discussed to demonstrate the value of dental input.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Paediatric Dentistry, Glasgow.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental School.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Welbury
authors.affiliation: University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Herbison
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Dentistry, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cairns
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003815:Dentists; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D024382:Professional Role; D012606:Scotland