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Challenges And Implications Of Mandated Reporting To Child Welfare In Dentistry, Katheryn Goldman Dmd, Mph, Phd, Daniel Pollack Msw, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Dentists are mandated reporters and are at the forefront of screening for child welfare referrals. The laws and systems surrounding reporting practice leave dentists working in pediatric settings with the responsibility of making a quick judgment about child maltreatment, with limited information, and sometimes limited training. Increased interdisciplinary collaboration and education on child welfare is necessary to better prepare and support dentists for practice with children who may present with suspected child maltreatment.

N Y State Dent J June-July 2023

The New York State Dental Journal

In the June-July 2023 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Understanding Persistent Bleeding in Children
• Sinus Tract vs. Fistula: There is a Difference
• What is the Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Condylar Osteoarthritis in an Asymptomatic Oral and Maxillorfacial Surgery Department Population?

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Understanding Persistent Bleeding In Children, Bret Lesavoy Dmd, Christine Wang Dds, Richard Yoon Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

This article addresses a rare postoperative complication of persistent bleeding and “liver clot” coagulum following placement of a permanent tooth pre-formed metal crown, an extraction of a carious permanent molar, and an accelerated exfoliating primary molar in an individual with medical compromise, all in young patients. Mild bleeding following dental procedures or tooth exfoliation is not an unusual occurrence; however, persistent bleeding is an uncommon event for patients. A review of literature revealed 15 reports of liver clots following adult dental procedures, but no documented cases of liver clot formation in young patients. The purpose of this article was to …