Child Abuse and Neglect in Pediatric Dentistry

Abuse is something, which indicates disrespect and dishonest way of dealing. It is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injuries another person. Child abuse is disturbingly common findings in our civilization. It is not only the physical violence which directly hurts a child but also any form of maltreatment by a person, which puts negative impact on the psychological state of a child. The dental practitioner has a unique opportunity to notice these problems, as he/she deals with oral cavity. To prevent a child from child abuse, we should understand the child, scolding and strict punishment method can leave an emotional scar to the child, so the parent should approach the child an interactive manner, so that he/she feels comfortable and reciprocate well in that manner. By doing all these we can save children live from hindrances.