Dental Neglect: Causes and Concerns

Dental Neglect is a form of medical neglect. Neglect, in general, and dental neglect, in particular, are the least known and detected types of abuse, even though they are the most frequent ones. Dental neglect is seen in all age groups or all sections of society. It is one among the gray shades of the society. Dentist is at a strategic point to detect and diagnose dental neglect. They can provide valuable information and assistance to physicians and policy makers. This book outlines various aspects of dental neglect including measuring dental neglect, perceptions among health professionals & role of governmental & non governmental agencies in addressing this issue.

About the author

A Dra. Puja Acharya é professora assistente na Universidade K. R. Mangalam. As suas áreas de interesse são a robótica incorporada, drones e automação, comunicação ótica, conceção de antenas e microeletrónica

Product details

• Authors: Sowmya K R, Sowmya K. R., Ami Kumar, Amit Kumar, Manjunat P Puranik, Manjunath P Puranik, Manjunath P. Puranik, Manjunath P. Puranik
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9783659780318
• ISBN: 978-3-659-78031-8
• No. of pages: 60
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry