Future University In Egypt (FUE)

FUTURE UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT

IDC

In Collaboration with Case Western Reserve University School Of Dental Medicine

3rd FUE INTERNATIONAL DENTAL CONFERENCE
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL DENTISTRY
MARCH 8-11, 2016 / INTERCONTINENTAL CITY STARS HOTEL

Dentistry and Child Safeguarding

Dentistry and Child Safeguarding

Prof. Hussein,Iyad DDS (Dam), MDentSci (Leeds), GDC Stat.Exam (London), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow)

Ass. Clinical Professor in Paediatric Dentistry, United Kingdom General Dental Council, London, United Kingdom

Protecting children from those who would cause them harm is a responsibility shared by all members of society including the dental team members. When any of us, as members of the public, come to hear something about a child that concerns us, we have a responsibility to report our concerns to someone who can help. The objectives of this presentation for the listener to be aware of: 

  • This role of child safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This role has become cemented in the legislation of many developed countries. 
  • Child maltreatment and safeguarding from a United Kingdom and a United Arab Emirates perspective 
  • Experience of the UK in this regard where professionals belonging to multiple agencies that see children receive mandatory specific child protection training. Systems are in place for these multi-agencies to work together for the sake of protecting children.  
  • The dental team professionals are part of a wider professional platform that have access to the care of children, and increasingly have an important role in the detection of child maltreatment and taking action to safeguard them.  
  • There may me signs of maltreatment that a dental surgeon may be able to detect when assessing a child. The dentist must have an action plan to follow in such events.