Children at Risk and Oral Health, The Dental Record Study
Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway
2,400 participants
Dec 5, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The objectives of this retrospective dental record study, are to increase knowledge of the oral health, - history and -needs of children enrolled at the Childrens Advocacy Centers (CAC)by: * assessing if it is possible to identify oral indicators of child maltreatment. * assessing if and to what degree the children enrolled at CAC are in need of close, adapted and trauma sensitive treatment and follow up at the Public Dental Health Service (PDHS) * assessing if there is a need for new routines in terms of interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing of information between CAC, Child Welfare Services (CWS) and PDHP. By increasing knowledge in regard to child maltreatment and oral health, the study will raise PDHS and CAC ability to prevent, detect and help children being victims of maltreatment, and contribute to strengthen PDHS, CAC and CWS interdisciplinary interaction for the benefit of children at risk.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Children enrolled at CAC
- Control group matched by age and gender
Exclusion Criteria2
- Children with developmental disorders that affect oral health
- Children with mental retardation
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NCT05772962