Establishing comprehensive oral assessments for children with safeguarding concerns

Park, C.M. , Welbury, R., Herbison, J. and Cairns, A. (2015) Establishing comprehensive oral assessments for children with safeguarding concerns. British Dental Journal, 219(5), pp. 231-236. (doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.689) (PMID:26361125)

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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cairns, Dr Alison and Welbury, Professor Richard and Park, Dr Christine
• Authors: Park, C.M., Welbury, R., Herbison, J., and Cairns, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
• Journal Name: British Dental Journal
• Journal Abbr.: BDJ
• Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
• ISSN: 0007-0610
• ISSN (Online): 1476-5373
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
• First Published: First published in British Dental Journal 219(5):231-236
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher