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Abstract
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Dentistry responding to domestic violence and abuse: a dental,
practice-based intervention and a feasibility study for a cluster
randomised trial.Br Dent J 2022;
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-022-5271-x
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) can occur in the form of physical
violence, sexual abuse, financial abuse, psychological abuse and/or
controlling behaviour between individuals in intimate relationships or
family members. There are approximately 15.4 million incidents of DVA
annually in the UK, which can have short- and long-term consequences for
an individual's physical and mental health. COVID-19 has highlighted an
increase in DVA due to household isolation.
Dental health care professionals have a paramount role to play in
handling DVA, as studies show 65-95% of assaults involve trauma to the
face, mouth and teeth. As a result, dental personnel are in a unique
position to recognise, document and refer DVA for appropriate
assistance.
Currently, there are policy frameworks and National Institute for Health
and Care Excellence quality standards on DVA which mention that
healthcare professionals should be involved in identification,
supporting and referring to specialist a |
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