Technical Assistance Brief
 Children's Dental Health: The Next Frontier in Well-Being  

A child’s dental health can affect everything from their immune system and ability to physically develop normally, to their self-esteem and relationships with peers. When the dental health issues affect an abused and neglected child, the potential risks are even greater.  This Brief , developed as part of the multidisciplinary efforts of the NCJFCJ Mental Health/Medical -Legal Issues Committee, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Procter & Gamble, and the Permanency Planning for Children Department, discusses the background of the issue, children's dental health basics and recommendations for how to address dental health needs in the courtroom.

To request hard copies of the Brief  please email caninfo@ncjfcj.org