Role of forensic dentistry for dental practitioners: A comprehensive study

Rathod, Vanita; Desai, Veena; Pundir, Siddharth; Dixit, Sanjay; Chandraker, Rashmi

doi:10.4103/jfo.jfds_93_15

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“…[ 28 ] In the literature, the studies showing the lack of knowledge about FD in dentists outnumber the studies revealing the acquirement of sufficient knowledge. [ 29 , 30 ] In a previous cross-sectional, questionnaire (based on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice) study conducted among 70 dental practitioners in India, 20% of the respondents did not maintain dental records in their clinical setup whereas 77% maintained dental records.…”

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Awareness of forensic dentistry among dental professionals in western Saudi Arabia: A knowledge, attitude, and practice-based cross-sectional study

Alamoudi,

Alghamdi

2024

Medicine

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The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-reported record for a list of items that are useful to forensic dentistry (FD) among dental professionals from the western region of Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 406 dental health professionals. A pre-validated questionnaire written in Google Forms was used as a study tool. The questionnaire contained 4 parts: 1 - demographics; 2 - knowledge about FD; 3 - the attitudes; 4 - assessing dental record maintenance. Statistical data were analyzed using Pearson chi-square (χ2). The degree distribution amongst 406 respondents was: 64 bachelors; 162 masters; 180 Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs). 52% of respondents agreed that dentists should have enough knowledge about FD. Yet, 90.4% did not receive any training. All qualifications were aware of FD with no significant difference between groups (P = .06). According to degree, a significant difference between the 3 groups (P = .004), where a bachelor degree showed the least desire in testimony in court for FD evidence (50%) compared to master and PhD degrees (80%, 75%, respectively). Almost 56% of consultants reported that it is not primarily for the dentist to have a good knowledge of FD, while all other qualifications agreed to the opposite (66%). 55.4% of general dentists, 73% of residents, and 94% of consultants believed that FD is an accurate, sensitive, and reliable method in the identification of unknown victims or criminals. Our study revealed that there is a lack of knowledge, attitude, and practice among undergraduates and general dental practitioners. However, this scenario can be upgraded by the inclusion of FD in the dental curriculum in Saudi Arabia.

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Awareness of forensic dentistry among dental professionals in western Saudi Arabia: A knowledge, attitude, and practice-based cross-sectional study

Alamoudi,

Alghamdi

2024

Medicine

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“…During the medical forensic examination, experts assess traumas on teeth, jaws, temporomandibular joints and oral soft tissues, check for bite marks and any teeth remains and, last but not least, evaluates the condition of dental restorations and prostheses 30,31 . So, bearing in mind the fact that teeth can be used as a means of both assault and defense, the laboratory analysis of the microbial load onto the bite marks provides forensics with the opportunity to find the offender 32,33 . Also, the examination of dental and maxillofacial traumas usually reveals the time and the way the injury or death happened 34 .…”

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Dental anthropology and forensics: Answers to questions related to our past: Review of the literature

Liappis,

Karamani,

Papadeli

2024

Balkan J Dent Med

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Dental science is directly correlated to anthropology, which is attributed to teeth's significant advantages and properties. Meanwhile, justice is better and easier served due to the contribution of forensic odontology. The aim of the present literature review is to present the decisive contribution of dental science to the investigation of human species' evolution, as well as to the demystification of criminal cases. A thorough research has been conducted in scientific databases and scientific textbooks related to our review. It is obvious that the assessment of gradual modifications in human dentition as time passes by is indicative of human species' evolution. Nowadays, it is feasible to determine an excavated skeleton's identity and, as far as the ancient civilizations are concerned, to investigate their intercultural relationships, their dietary customs and their oral health's status. With regard to forensics, the structure of cranial bones is of great assistance in demystificating legal cases. Forensic odontology provides forensic medical examiners with the opportunity to faster identify deceased people and more effectively examine abused victims. Certainly, radiographic techniques, such as periapical radiographs as well as modern radiographic methodologies (CT, CBCT, MRI), offer additional diagnostic information in forensics. So, methodologies introduced by dental science have become a remarkable assist in anthropological researches, as well as in forensics. Nevertheless, there can be noticed a limited application of forensic odontology's principles in Greece. This fact may be attributed to the technological capabilities of our country's forensic laboratories rather than the Greek experts' level of expertise.

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“…Moreover, any injuries to the orofacial region should be examined, such as fractured anterior teeth, fractured alveolar bone, and bruises or lacerations to the labial mucosae, the frenum and the rest of the oral cavity, to confirm or deny the possibility of their being accidental or due to assault (1). The science of forensic odontology has also contributed to the successful identification of many victims of mass disasters (6)(7)(8)(9)(10). A striking example is that of the Indian Ocean earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 2004, when specialist dentists assisted in the rapid identification of huge numbers of victims (8,9).…”

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Forensic Dentistry - The Role of the Dentist in Human Identification

Vlasiadis

Koutsamani

2023

clin. med. & helt. res. jour.

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A dentist's role often involves screening, diagnosing, preventing, and treating a variety of oral diseases. However, it is equally important in both the medical and the judicial field through the identification of unidentified deceased individuals. For this reason, the science of Forensic Dentistry has been developed, the contribution of which is valuable, especially in cases of criminal acts or mass disasters, where the number of victims is high. Its work is characterized as demanding, in which case the immediate and effective action of specially trained and experienced professionals is necessary. The methods of identification used work with outline the collection, careful examination, radiographic and photographic imaging and recording of post-mortem evidence of teeth and their impressions on the skin alongside the jaws, the lips and the palatal rugae of mucosa in order to be compared with existing ante-mortem and to draw conclusions regarding the racial and age identification of the deceased as well as finding other useful information about him/her. The forensic dentist's contribution to the administration of justice is essential through keeping detailed records of patients and excellent cooperation with local authorities towards a valid and reliable identification process.

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Role of forensic dentistry for dental practitioners: A comprehensive study

Cited by 19 publications

References 5 publications

Awareness of forensic dentistry among dental professionals in western Saudi Arabia: A knowledge, attitude, and practice-based cross-sectional study

Awareness of forensic dentistry among dental professionals in western Saudi Arabia: A knowledge, attitude, and practice-based cross-sectional study

Dental anthropology and forensics: Answers to questions related to our past: Review of the literature

Forensic Dentistry - The Role of the Dentist in Human Identification

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