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Simple aids to assist dental teams with safeguarding children and managing dental neglect

BDJ In Practice volume 37, pages 460–465 (2024)Cite this article

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Dhruvi Patel1, Peter Thornley2 and Sheridan McDonald3

‘ Consistent follow-up is crucial, and every effort should be made to reconnect with families if appointments are missed or cancelled'

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  1. Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Dhruvi Patel

  2. Local Dental Network Chair, Birmingham and Solihull, United Kingdom

    Peter Thornley

  3. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Sheridan McDonald

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Patel, D., Thornley, P. & McDonald, S. Simple aids to assist dental teams with safeguarding children and managing dental neglect. BDJ In Pract 37, 460–465 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-024-2966-5

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