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Identificação de maus tratos em crianças e jovens: relevância da consulta de medicina dentária
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O tema dos maus tratos infantis tem ganho um crescente interesse na sociedade, uma vez
que inclui atos de violência perturbadores, que podem ter consequências de extrema
gravidade tanto para as vítimas, como para as suas famílias.
Estudos demonstram que a maioria das lesões consistentes com abusos físicos,
nomeadamente hematomas, queimaduras, mordeduras e traumatismos dentários, se
localizam na zona do crânio, pescoço e região orofacial, o que coloca o médico dentista
numa posição privilegiada para a deteção deste tipo de abuso.
Também a relação de proximidade com o paciente, faz com que este profissional tenha
uma posição de destaque, sendo seu dever reportar quaisquer indícios encontrados na
vítima, por escrito, às entidades competentes como o Ministério Público, a Comissão de
Proteção de Crianças e Jovens, entre outras.
Embora o valor deste profissional já tenha sido reconhecido na deteção dos maus tratos,
a lacuna entre a suspeita e o seu encaminhamento às entidades competentes, parece não
ter sofrido alterações ao longo dos anos.
A presente revisão bibliográfica tem como objetivos criar um guia que ajude o médico
dentista na identificação de maus tratos infantis e juvenis durante a sua consulta, assim
como dar a conhecer sinais e sintomas de alerta para este tipo de abuso, a relevância que
este profissional apresenta na deteção e sinalização dos mesmos, bem como as suas
implicações médico legais.
The theme of child abuse is gaining increasing interest throughout society, as it involves disturbing acts of violence of extreme severity for both victims and their families. Studies show that most injuries consistent with physical abuse, namely bruises, burns, bites and dental trauma, are located in the skull, neck and orofacial region, which places the dentist in a privileged position for detecting this type of abuse. Also, the close relationship with the patient makes this professional stand out, and it is his duty to report any evidence found in the victim, in written, to competent entities such as the Public Ministry, the Children and Youth Protection Services, among others. Although the value of this professional has already been recognized in detecting maltreatment, the gap between suspicion and referral to competent authorities, seems to have not changed over the years. This bibliographic review aims to create a guide to help the dentist in the identification of child and juvenile maltreatment during his consultation, as well as to make known warning signs and symptoms for this type of abuse, the relevance that this professional presents in their detection and signaling, as well as their medical legal implications.
The theme of child abuse is gaining increasing interest throughout society, as it involves disturbing acts of violence of extreme severity for both victims and their families. Studies show that most injuries consistent with physical abuse, namely bruises, burns, bites and dental trauma, are located in the skull, neck and orofacial region, which places the dentist in a privileged position for detecting this type of abuse. Also, the close relationship with the patient makes this professional stand out, and it is his duty to report any evidence found in the victim, in written, to competent entities such as the Public Ministry, the Children and Youth Protection Services, among others. Although the value of this professional has already been recognized in detecting maltreatment, the gap between suspicion and referral to competent authorities, seems to have not changed over the years. This bibliographic review aims to create a guide to help the dentist in the identification of child and juvenile maltreatment during his consultation, as well as to make known warning signs and symptoms for this type of abuse, the relevance that this professional presents in their detection and signaling, as well as their medical legal implications.
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Odontopediatria Maus tratos infantis e juvenis Abuso Criança Odontologia forense Pediatric dentistry Child and juvenile maltreatment Abuse Child Forensic dentistry