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

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  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