Anjum, Z., Bridge, G. orcid.org/0000-0001-7441-9849 and Bedi, R. (2022) Infant oral mutilation: data collection, clinical management and public health guidelines. British Dental Journal, 233 (12). pp. 1042-1046. ISSN 0007-0610
Abstract
Infant oral mutilation (IOM) is a traditional practice involving extraction of an infant's unerupted primary tooth buds. IOM has implications for oral and overall health due to blood loss, infection or transmission of bloodborne diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus. IOM also leads to long-term dental complications, such as malformation of the child's permanent dentition. IOM is practised primarily in East Africa but can also be seen among immigrant populations in other countries. Currently, there are no tools for a comparative IOM diagnosis and reporting. The aim of this paper is to describe a data collection tool for healthcare practitioners, which was created based on the existing literature and a clinical consultation with senior clinical and public health physicians working in the field.
The tool can be used to record IOM-related data for appropriate diagnosis, management and treatment, as well as for monitoring preventive interventions on a community level. Furthermore, this article also summarises clinical guidelines to support practitioners with the management of acute IOM cases. The article concludes by providing recommendations and examples of community education and engagement programmes that could guide the development of interventions to eradicate IOM globally.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 04 Apr 2024 10:07 |
Last Modified: | 04 Apr 2024 10:07 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41415-022-5317-0 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:211167 |