Failure of Dental Hygienists and Dentists to Report Suspected Cases

question 18

Multiple Choice

Failure of dental hygienists and dentists to report suspected cases of child maltreatment has led in some cases to:

• A) death of the child.
• B) repeated maltreatment of the child.
• C) loss of the dental professional's license.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Sense of Control

The perception of having influence over the events in one's life, contributing to psychological well-being.

Principle of Conservation

A concept in child development discovered by Jean Piaget that states children learn that quantities remain consistent despite changes in their shape or arrangement.

Deduction

The logical process of deriving specific conclusions from general principles or premises.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between an individual, typically an infant, and another person, often a caregiver, which is critical for personal development.