Awareness of forensic odontology and child abuse recognition among desntists

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dc.authorid0000-0002-8444-1780
dc.authorid0000-0001-5136-3379
dc.authorid0000-0002-4553-2655
dc.contributor.authorGürcan, Aliye Tuğçe
dc.contributor.authorTatlı, Ezgi
dc.contributor.authorÖzen, Buğra
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-02T08:48:23Z
dc.date.available2026-10-02T08:48:23Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Klinik Bilimler Bölümü, Pedodonti Ana Bilim Dalı
dc.description.abstractObjectives: This study assessed the awareness of dental students and practicing dentists in Turkey regarding forensic odontology and the recognition and reporting of child abuse. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included 406 participants. The 31-item questionnaire covered forensic odontology, child abuse recognition, legal responsibilities, and reporting procedures. A certainty score was calculated from the objectively structured True/False/“I don’t know” items (Q18-Q28), while the remaining items were analyzed descriptively. Descriptive and subgroup analyses evaluated associations between participant characteristics and certainty scores. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: The mean certainty score was 5.08 ± 2.74 (range: 0-11), with no significant gender differences (p > 0.05). Cronbach’s alpha indicated acceptable internal consistency (α = 0.74). Many participants were uncertain about medico-legal aspects and reporting procedures. Reporting preferences varied across workplace settings, suggesting inconsistent knowledge of reporting pathways. Conclusions: Although participants demonstrated a general awareness of forensic odontology and child abuse recognition, important uncertainties remained regarding medico-legal responsibilities and reporting procedures. These findings highlight the need to strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate education in forensic odontology and child abuse reporting within dental curricula. However, the findings should be interpreted in light of the study’s exploratory nature and methodological limitations. (Rev Port Estomatol Med Dent Cir Maxilofac. 2026;67(x):1-10)
dc.identifier.citationGürcan, A. T., Tatlı, E., & Özen, B. (2026). Awareness of forensic odontology and child abuse recognition among desntists. Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentaria e Cirurgia Maxilofacial, 67, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.24873/j.rpemd.2026.06.1576
dc.identifier.doi10.24873/j.rpemd.2026.06.1576
dc.identifier.endpage10
dc.identifier.issn1646-2890
dc.identifier.issn1647-6700
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.24873/j.rpemd.2026.06.1576
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13055/1659
dc.identifier.volume67
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynak.otherESCI - Emerging Sources Citation Index
dc.institutionauthorÖzen, Buğra
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0002-4553-2655
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária (SPEMD)
dc.relation.ispartofRevista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentaria e Cirurgia Maxilofacial
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectChild Abuse
dc.subjectCross-Sectional Studies
dc.subjectDentists
dc.subjectForensic Dentistry
dc.subjectStudents
dc.subjectDental
dc.titleAwareness of forensic odontology and child abuse recognition among desntists
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.typePublication

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