{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Safeguarding Children – Actions, Scripts and Guidance – PDP251","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4a670bbf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2724,"description":"Are you confident in spotting a child at risk of neglect?\nDo you know what to do if you witness abuse in your practice?\nHow can you raise concerns safely while protecting both the child and your team?\nThis episode with Dr. Christine Park provides tangible actions, practical scripts, and clear guidance for managing challenging scenarios—like seeing an adult hit a child in the waiting room or recognizing neglect in the dental chair. These are situations dental school rarely prepares us for.\nEvery practice needs clear protocols for safeguarding. This episode acts as a North Star, helping you stay compliant while ethically doing the right thing. If you treat children, you must listen to this episode and share it with every colleague who treats children.\n https://youtu.be/-kYs23Xa4Ls \nWatch PDP251 on YouTube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Find the phone number of your local child safeguarding board / social services. Verify it, then display it where you and your team can quickly access it.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways\nDentists are trained observers of family dynamics.\nRecognizing normal behavior is key in dental care.\nUnconscious observations can guide professionals.\nFeeling uncomfortable about a situation is a valid signal.\nEmpowerment comes from trusting your instincts.\nDental care professionals see many aspects of families.\nIt’s important to act on uncomfortable feelings.\nObservation skills are crucial for effective care.\nChildren’s interactions reveal much about family health.\nAwareness of discomfort can lead to better outcomes.\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:59 Intro\n02:40 Pearl – Child Protection Hotline\n05:23 Dr. Christine Park’s Background and Expertise\n08:37 The Role of Dentists in Safeguarding Children\n11:19 Practical Scenarios and Guidelines for Safeguarding\n15:35 Recognizing Silent Cases of Neglect\n17:29 Team Collaboration and Support in Safeguarding\n21:58 Guidelines and Policies for Effective...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}