Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental College and Hospital, Chandeshar, Azamgarh (U. P.) India
Online published on 28 February, 2012.
Domestic violence is a health care problem of epidemic proportion causing not only immediate trauma but also contribute to a number of chronic health problems. It is worldwide in distribution and most common victims are women and children. Indian society leaves it cocooned by feelings of guilt and embarrassment. It is national shame for any country and this can be fostered with combined collaboration and communication. The typical and well patterned non-accidental injuries in head, neck and maxillofacial regions are routinely recognized by dentists. Therefore, a registered dentist can recognize and intervene in domestic violence and/or may act as collaborative partner along with other health care workers.
