Perspectives and Implications Dental Neglect of Children - Literature review
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Introduction: Child dental neglect refers to a situation where the oral health needs of a child have not been adequately met due to a conscious failure on behalf of the parents and/or caregivers. It has been recognised that this condition can lead to suspicion of other types of neglect and abuse of children, and cause a negative impact on their quality of life. Objective: To describe the concept of child dental neglect in order to raise awareness about the topic, emphasising the definition, identification, management, implications and future directions in the study of the condition. Materials and methods: Through a bibliographic search using the terms: “neglect” “dental neglect” “child abuse” and “dentists”, a review of the current literature regarding the subject was accomplished. Results: Despite the reported implications and consequences derived from dental neglect, there is a gap in Mexican and Latin American literature regarding this subject. Conclusions: This review presents this situation as a childhood problem and the way in which the literature suggests that the identification and management of the condition should be carried out. Along with this, future perspectives are proposed to explore this topic in the current dental context.
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