Mapping orofacial signs of child abuse in children referred to a Norwegian Children's House

The authors aimed to comprehensively map orofacial signs, both traumatic and nontraumatic, in children referred for forensic dental examination due to suspected physical or sexual abuse. Their study found that a significant proportion of children presented with intraoral (76.1%) and extraoral (45.6%) signs, with variations in injury types and oral health findings based on the suspected abuse type. The results underscore the importance of integrating forensic dental and medical assessments in identifying and addressing child abuse.