December 2, 2022

Act 31 – Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting for Dental Professionals

1:45p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

2 CE credits required every licensure cycle for dentists, hygienists, EFDAs and recommended for all office personnel

PDA’s program, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals, is approved by the Department of Human Services and the PA State Board of Dentistry and will fulfill Act 31 mandatory CE requirements for licensed dental professionals (dentists, hygienists and EFDAs).

Upon completion of the course, the participant will:

Understand categories of child abuse as defined by the Child Protective Services Law.

Recognize universal child abuse indicators.

Recognize clinical and intraoral pathologies of physical and sexual abuse.

Understand the legal responsibilities as mandated reporters.

Know when, how and where to report suspected abuse, and what happens after a report is made.

Understand the protections for reporters and penalties for failure to report.

About the Speakers

Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH

Dr. Stout is a pediatric dentist in private practice in Erdenheim, PA as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. She specializes in the care of infants, children, adolescents, and special needs patients and especially enjoys her relationship with many of the families that are part of the Trisomy 21 Program. Dr. Stout has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Mary C. Pugh, Esquire

As a trial attorney, Ms. Pugh concentrated her legal practice in the area of medical malpractice, working solely in the defense of physicians and hospitals. In 2005, Ms. Pugh became a child advocate for Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, MCAP. In 2006, she became the Executive Director for MCAP running the day-to-day operations including public relations, financing, marketing, and outreach. She also promotes the rights of children and child welfare reforms locally and nationally and expands initiatives in child abuse education and advocacy. Ms. Pugh has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.