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Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment

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AGD Subject Code: 155

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Identify the types of child maltreatment and understand the risk factors associated with each type.
  2. Discuss strategies for assessing suspected cases of child maltreatment during dental hygiene appointments.
  3. Note the mandatory reporting laws and resources available for suspected victims of child maltreatment.

This course was published in the March 2024 issue and expires March 2027. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.

Course Content

[SECTION 1] Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment
[SECTION 2] Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment
[SECTION 3] Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment
Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment Quiz

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LaTesha McLee, MSDH, RDH, is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia, where she serves as junior clinical coordinator. In addition to her clinical courses, she teaches dental hygiene theory I and community oral health courses. McLee’s research interests include ergonomics, access to care, and maternal mental health. She can be reached at mcleel@vcu.edu.


Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond. She serves as the program’s academic coordinator and chair of the Dental Hygiene Curriculum Management Committee. Teaching both junior and seniors in preclinical and clinical courses, Lintag-Nguyen directs courses on infection and immunity, dental materials, and dental hygiene theory II, III, and IV. Her research interests include patient and clinician health and safety, radiology, and student engagement. She is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board. Lintag-Nguyen can be reached at lintagkb@vcu.edu.


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