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    • A review of child abuse and the role of the Dental Team in South Africa 

      Mohamed, Nadia; Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      Introduction: Child abuse is a worldwide problem and South Africa is not immune. In Cape Town, violence against children has increased in the last ten years. Children are powerless and cannot protect themselves, and the ...
    • What should I do when I suspect a child patient is being abused? 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2010)
      The warning signs of abuse should be considered every time an injured patient is seen. Repeated injuries, multiple bruises, or injuries with uncertain explanations may signal instances of abuse.