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Dentists and dental team members are in the unique position to identify the symptoms of <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">CAN<\/jats:styled-content> often visible in craniofacial region.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>To evaluate Croatian dentists' level of knowledge, experience, and attitude towards <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">CAN<\/jats:styled-content> issue.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>Investigation was conducted in five major Croatian cities (Zagreb, Vara\u017edin, Osijek, Rijeka, and Split). 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About 80% of respondents want further training in identifying and reporting of physical abuse.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Study showed a lack of knowledge and uncertainty in recognizing and reporting <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">CAN<\/jats:styled-content> cases in Croatian dentists. 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