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Cite as: Rodrigues JLSA, Paranhos LR & Rode SdeM. The importance of Dentistry in cases of domestic violence and neglect against the elderly. J Oral Res 2017; 6(6):140-141. doi:10.17126/joralres.2017.035 In a broader scope, violence is translated as an intentional act, either self-inflicted or practiced by others, using physical force or power that may result in physical, psychological, and social problems. Neglect is also included as a violent act, considering that omission may cause irreparable consequences.1 In the current perspective of society, domestic or intra-family violence is characterized as a problem that has progressively established, strongly affecting Public Health, which particularly affects population groups considered vulnerable, namely children, women, and the elderly. This occurs in the family environment (home) or outside it, and it is described as any act or omission performed by an individual in a position of authorityover the abused person, producing physical and emotional sequelae in the individuals who suffer such abuse.2,3 The elderly population has experienced an exponential growth over the last decades, mainly because of global development and the economic acceleration of rapidly developing countries. Health Policies were and are still being developed specifically for this portion of the population, which is living longer and with better quality of life and health.2,4,5 There are an increasing number of domestic violence cases reported against the elderly; however, underreporting is common as well as unprepared health professionals and the victim’s fear to be exposed, as well as the fear of aggravating the violence practiced.3 Caring for the elderly is an essential factor for maintaining their quality of life and health well-being. However, it is known that the main aggressor is often a close family member who usually lives in the same house as the elderly person or even caregivers themselves, thus causing the seclusion of the elderly person and, especially, symptoms related to depression.3 Diagnosing lesions from violence is crucial for interrupting the domestic violence cycle. As health professionals are in direct contact with their patients and have an expert understanding of anatomy, they are usually more prepared to diagnose such lesions, as well as, theoretically, to report the competent authorities.4 From this perspective, dental professionals are individuals trained to work with the oral and maxillofacial complex, a site that presents high morbidity from lesions resulting from domestic violence against the elderly, such as avulsions, dental fractures, bruises in the face, among others. However, despite the extensive knowledge of anatomy, a lack of training is noticed in dentists when an accurate diagnosis of these The importance of Dentistry in cases of domestic violence and neglect against the elderly.