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Trauma‐Informed Care Practice for Dental Practitioners: A Scoping Review

Australian Dental Journal · Kristy S. Choi, Woosung Sohn, Delyse Leadbeatter · 2026-05-27

A scoping review examined trauma-informed care practices relevant to dental practitioners by synthesizing 27 studies published between 1992 and 2025. The review identified key trauma-informed care concepts and themes, recommending their adoption as a universal approach across all dental patient care.

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