PANDA Helps Prevent Child Abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Those who work closely with children are often the first to spot signs of abuse. That’s why the Delta Dental Foundation offers the PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) program to educate dentists and others about how to recognize and report abuse.

Nationally, about 65 percent of child abuse injuries involve the head, neck, or mouth areas. Dental personnel may be in a good position to note abuse of their patients. Studies have indicated that dentists are nearly five times as likely to report suspected abuse if they receive education in this area. The PANDA program addresses these issues so that dental personnel will have the information they need in suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

For more information about our PANDA program, visit our Web site at www.deltadentalnj.com. Click “About Us,” and “Philanthropic Efforts.”