Severe caries are  a clue for child neglect: a case report

ConclusionsThere is a strong association between child abuse and neglect and dental caries. Abused children often have severe dental caries and in children who had dental caries, child abuse and neglect is often established. An important factor is insufficient parenting; therefore, we believe that severe dental caries is an important indicator for child abuse and neglect.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research