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Protecting future generations

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By Holly Murphy and Zoheb Tariq

Safeguarding involves a range of actions taken to promote the welfare of children and young people, protecting them from harm, abuse and maltreatment.

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Our sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr Greig Taylor (NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow/StR in Paediatric Dentistry at Newcastle University) who gave his guidance, knowledge and time to assist us in writing this article.

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