Dentists on the front line: study uses dental records to detect child abuse.
NCT ID NCT05772962
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study reviews dental records of 2400 children, half of whom have been seen at a Children's Advocacy Center for suspected abuse. Researchers want to see if there are patterns in oral health that could signal maltreatment. They also aim to find out if these children need special dental care and better teamwork between dentists, child welfare, and advocacy centers. The goal is to help protect children at risk.
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Oral Health Centre of Expertice Western Norway
RECRUITINGBergen, Vestland, 5865, Norway
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists spot signs of child abuse earlier and improve support for affected children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear oral indicators, and results may not apply to all children.
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