Detection of Child Abuse in the Dental Office: A Literature Review

Child abuse is a global problem with physical, psychological, sexual, and social implications that seriously affect the overall development of children. In Mexico, statistics show that children and adolescents have been victims of whether physical, emotional, or sexual violence. This article aims to describe the characteristics of child abuse and mistreatment through the patient's clinical conditions for timely identification and management, as well as improve coordination as the first contact, ultimately establishing a notification protocol. A literature review was conducted on platforms such as MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and PUBMED for articles in English or Spanish published no more than 10 years ago that included samples of children and adolescents (