Do paediatric dentists neglect child dental neglect?
J. C. Harris1, C. Elcock2, P. D. Sidebotham3 & R. R. Welbury4 • Discusses dental neglect in relation to a contemporary UK understanding of good practice in safeguarding children. • Managing dental neglect is part of daily practice for many paediatric dentists. • Acknowledges that preventive dentistry and good communication with families already contribute to promoting child welfare. • Recommends that dentists should communicate more often with other health and social care professionals.
