The April 2004 issue of the CDA Journal covers abuse and neglect of children and the elderly.

A Health Issue that Affects Us All
An introduction to the issue.
Kathleen A. Shanel-Hogan, DDS, MA, and Jon Roth, CAE

Child Abuse: Dentists’ Recognition and Involvement
Dental involvement is important in recognizing abuse and documenting suspected injuries.
Duane E. Spencer, DDS

What is This Red Mark?
Dentists can be at the forefront of identifying signs of abuse.
Kathleen Shanel-Hogan, DDS, MA

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse: Answers for Dentists
Dentists, as mandated reporters, can play a key role in preventing abuse because of their specialized training and knowledge.
Patty Lough, LCSW, PhD

Do I Make the Call?
A first-person account on reporting suspected abuse.
Kathleen Shanel-Hogan, DDS, MA

How Are Children Impacted by Adult Partner Violence?
The consequences on the youth who witness domestic abuse can be devastating.
Connie Mitchell, MD

Abuse and Neglect of Elderly Individuals: Guidelines for Oral Health Professionals
Understanding how to recognize, potentially prevent and report suspected abuse of the elderly.
Paul D. Glassman, DDS, MA, MBA

Odontology and Elder Abuse - A Case Study
A comprehensive approach can help a dentist become a central component in investigating suspected abuse cases.
Gregory S. Golden, DDS

The Editor/
Leadership Revisited
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Impressions/
Scientific Session Held in Anaheim

Dr. Bob/
Statisticians Have It All Figured Out
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS