International journal of paediatric dentistry
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Jan 2013
Comparative StudyChild protection training, experience, and personal views of dentists in the prefecture of Attica, Greece.
The abuse and neglect of children constitutes a social phenomenon that unfortunately is widespread irrespective of geographic, ethnic, or social background. Dentists may be the first health professionals to recognize signs of child maltreatment (CM) and have an important role in dealing with such incidents. ⋯ Dental practitioners did not feel adequately informed on recognizing and referring child abuse and neglect cases. The low percentage of reported incidents and the lack of legislation indicate a great need for continuously educating dentists on child maltreatment as well as for setting up an organized system in Greece for reporting such incidents to protect the dentist referring the case as well as the child being victimized.
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPulpotomy in caries-exposed immature permanent molars using calcium-enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate: a randomized clinical trial.
To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of pulpotomy treatment using calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in carious-exposed vital immature permanent first molars. ⋯ Calcium-enriched mixture cement and MTA showed similar performance in pulpotomy of immature caries-exposed permanent molars.