Dentists and dental team members are often in a unique position to recognize signs of domestic and intimate partner violence. Injuries to the face, head, neck, and mouth may be among the clinical signs that something is wrong—but knowing what to look for, how to ask appropriate questions, and what to do when concerns arise […]
Trauma-informed care is an approach to care that recognizes the presence of trauma and the role it may play in an individual’s life and their experiences in health care settings. Trauma-informed care acknowledges trauma as an injury; it also seeks to avoid labelling patients who have experienced trauma as being “uncooperative” or “difficult to work […]