Forensic Odontology-Awareness among Dental Practitioners in and around Tirupati-A Knowledge, Awareness and Practice Study

Prasad, Keerthi; Prakash, G Bhanu; Reddy, Keerthi; Subash, K R; Kumar, Dewesh

doi:10.5958/0973-9130.2017.00015.9

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“…In the linear regression model where only sphenooccipital synchondrosis fusion degree was used as an independent variable for age estimation, R 2 was found to be 0.67. Moreover, in the linear regression model where the Demirjian index was used as an independent variable for age estimation, R 2 to 0.72 In the multiple regression model, sphenooccipital synchondrosis fusion degree and Demirjian index were considered as independent variables for age estimation. The results of the analysis showed R 2 value was 0.75 (Table 4).…”

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“…There are numerous situations and conditions that require the knowledge of a person's real age which is important in forensics and the medical profession (1). The main reasons for age estimation include the identification of unidentified corpses in forensics and cases about which there is no legal document on birthdate (2). From a legal point of view, determining the legal age is important for judicial prosecutions and legal decisions.…”

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Age Estimation Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of the Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis and Demirjian Method in an Iranian Population

Sheikhi,

Iranmanesh,

Nasri

2024

JIMC

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Background: Spheno-occipital synchondrosis is a growth center that is involved in craniofacial development. Since osteogenesis of this synchondrosis occurs relatively later than other synchondroses, it has been taken into account for age estimation in forensics. This study aimed to evaluate spheno-occipital synchondrosis using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in an Iranian population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 148 CBCT images (76 women and 72 men) of patients aged 7-25 years, with a mean age of 19.92±6.3 years, were assessed by two radiologists to analyze the spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion degree using a four-stage system. In addition, the third molar development degree (Demirjian index) was assessed in panoramic and cross-sectional views of CBCT images. The correlation between spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion degree and age was obtained. Multiple regression analysis was used for age estimation using spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion degree and third molar development degree (Demirjian index). Intra-observer and inter-observer coefficients of agreements were also measured. IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0 was used. Results: There was a positive correlation between spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion degree and age (r=0.75, p<0.001). The multiple regression model provides a more robust model than when each age marker is utilized individually. The kappa coefficient was 0.53 for inter-observer agreement and 0.77-0.92 for intra-observer agreement. Conclusion: Assessing the four-stage spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion degree was not a robust method; however, combined with the third molar development (Demirjian index), it could be considered as an appropriate marker for age estimation in 7-25-year-old Iranian population.

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Age Estimation Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of the Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis and Demirjian Method in an Iranian Population

Sheikhi,

Iranmanesh,

Nasri

2024

JIMC

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“…Four sections comprise forensic dentistry: dental identification, bite marks, cheiloscopy, and rugoscopy (Abdul et al, 2019). Due to the integration of forensic odontology with forensic medicine, dentists assist in identifying human remains, assessing bite marks, estimating age, and looking into claims of social abuse (Jyothi et al, 2017).…”

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Awareness of Forensic Odontology in a Sample of Dental Physicians in Upper Egypt

Elkady,

Kasem

2024

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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Background: Forensic odontology is the proper management, analysis, and interpretation of dental evidence to present it on behalf of justice. Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the forensic odontology knowledge, practice, and attitude of a random sample of dental physicians in Upper Egypt. Methodology: This cross-sectional study involved 450 dental physicians from different specialties. An English-language online self-administered survey was utilized for the study. Three sections comprised the questionnaire: knowledge of forensic odontology, use of forensic odontology in daily practice, and attitudes towards forensic odontology. Results: Sixty-seven percent of the participants were familiar with forensic odontology. Nearly 72% of the participants knew DNA could be found in teeth. According to 86% of the participants, forensic dentistry helps identify offenders and the deceased. Most of the dentists in the survey kept dental records. The vast majority of the studied dentists felt they did not know adequately about forensic odontology. A little over 63% of those surveyed said they would be keen on attending forensic dentistry courses. Conclusion: The current study indicated that dental physicians in Upper Egypt had insufficient knowledge, lacked forensic odontology practice, and a positive attitude toward it. There is a greater awareness of forensic dentistry among male physicians and physicians with more experience and higher educational levels. Measures should be taken to raise the awareness of forensic odontology.

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Examining the perceived versus the actual knowledge about forensic odontology: A cross‐sectional survey among dentists

Almutairi

Alkhtheri

Aleidan

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Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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Dentists should have the basic essential skills and knowledge about forensic odontology, to better collaborate with law enforcement and investigations. The objective of this survey was to assess the perceived and actual knowledge toward forensic odontology among dentists and to question their willingness to attend training courses on this specialty. A cross‐sectional survey based on a self‐administered questionnaire was conducted in various districts of Saudi Arabia. Four hundred dentists responded to a questionnaire that tested their actual knowledge of forensic odontology based on answering 15 statements using the alternatives correct, incorrect, do not know. The perceived knowledge was registered as strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree, then assigned scores respectively from four to zero. A willingness to attend a training course in the future was recorded by (yes/no). Scores were summated then subjected to descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Responses were received from 360 study participants (89% response rate). The percentage of correct answers, that is, the actual knowledge, was 67.9 (standard deviation [SD] ± 18.4). About two thirds of the responders (n = 251, 69.7%) indicated a willingness to attend a forensic odontology course in the future. Differences in both actual and perceived knowledge were identified on the basis of gender, work experience, education level, attended a course in forensic odontology, and having previously provided a past bite‐mark examination. The perceived knowledge on forensic odontology among dentists was moderate to low. The gap between perceived and actual knowledge signifies low self‐confidence. Dentists with higher education levels and experience tend to have better knowledge.

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Forensic Odontology-Awareness among Dental Practitioners in and around Tirupati-A Knowledge, Awareness and Practice Study

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Age Estimation Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of the Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis and Demirjian Method in an Iranian Population

Age Estimation Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of the Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis and Demirjian Method in an Iranian Population

Awareness of Forensic Odontology in a Sample of Dental Physicians in Upper Egypt

Examining the perceived versus the actual knowledge about forensic odontology: A cross‐sectional survey among dentists

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