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Background: There is evidence that dental professionals have an important role in safeguarding ch... more Background: There is evidence that dental professionals have an important role in safeguarding children in the dental practice. Dentists have the ability to recognize child abuse and neglect and report suspected abuse to relevant agencies. However, several barriers that prevent dentists from taking action and reporting child maltreatment were reported by others. That is why training dentists in child protection is so essential; training increases awareness and knowledge about signs and symptoms that are related to child abuse and neglect, eliminates misconceptions that might be perceived as barriers preventing reporting child maltreatment, as well as acquiring knowledge about current local pathways regarding referral of child maltreatment. No reported research was found related to knowledge, experience, attitudes and training in child protection for dentists working in Saudi Arabia. Objectives: To cast light on this topic, two studies were undertaken, Firstly, a survey was carried out on LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AAPD American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry BSPD British Society of Paediatric Dentistry CAN Child Abuse and Neglect CPD Continued professional development GDC General Dental Council
Background: There is evidence that dental professionals have an important role in safeguarding ch... more Background: There is evidence that dental professionals have an important role in safeguarding children in the dental practice. Dentists have the ability to recognize child abuse and neglect and report suspected abuse to relevant agencies. However, several barriers that prevent dentists from taking action and reporting child maltreatment were reported by others. That is why training dentists in child protection is so essential; training increases awareness and knowledge about signs and symptoms that are related to child abuse and neglect, eliminates misconceptions that might be perceived as barriers preventing reporting child maltreatment, as well as acquiring knowledge about current local pathways regarding referral of child maltreatment. No reported research was found related to knowledge, experience, attitudes and training in child protection for dentists working in Saudi Arabia. Objectives: To cast light on this topic, two studies were undertaken, Firstly, a survey was carried out on LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AAPD American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry BSPD British Society of Paediatric Dentistry CAN Child Abuse and Neglect CPD Continued professional development GDC General Dental Council