Severe caries are a clue for child neglect: a case report
Abstract Background Child abuse and neglect have strong negative effects on the well-being of children, not only during childhood but also later in life. Therefore, early recognition is important. Case presentation We describe a 4-year-old Caucasian boy who had severe dental caries. This was a resul...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1639-6 |