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Dental Neglect Briefing

Dental neglect is a key safeguarding concern that can indicate wider issues of care, supervision, and wellbeing for a child.

This briefing provides an overview of what dental neglect looks like, why it matters, and how practitioners can confidently identify risk and take appropriate action.

It covers the signs and indicators of untreated dental problems, the potential impact on a child’s health, development, and daily functioning, and the roles and responsibilities of professionals in responding to concerns. The session also outlines pathways for referral, information‑sharing expectations, and how dental neglect can fit within broader patterns of cumulative harm.

Designed for all staff working with children and families, this briefing aims to build awareness, improve early identification, and support timely, effective safeguarding interventions.

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