%A Manavazhagan, Dhivyalakshmi %A Ahmed, Nabeel %A Uma Maheswari, T %T Dental neglect in pediatric patients among Indian population: A review of case reports %9 Review Article %D 2016 %J International Journal of Forensic Odontology %R 10.4103/2542-5013.185691 %P 4-5 %V 1 %N 1 %U https://www.ijofo.org/article.asp?issn=2542-5013;year=2016;volume=1;issue=1;spage=4;epage=5;aulast=Manavazhagan %8 January 1, 2016 %X Knowingly or unknowingly children in the age group of 5-12 years of age are at a risk of various forms of child abuse, one among which is dental neglect. Dental neglect is one of the least recognized problems, yet it is a very serious problem. This review article is written with the aim to emphasize the role of dentists in reporting the child abuse cases and to counsel the parents/caretakers of the children regarding the seriousness of the issue. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2542-5013