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Forensic odontology: a global activity.

George A Gould1

  • 1Delta Dental Plan of California's DentiCal Division, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|July 16, 2004
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Forensic odontology uses dental evidence for identification and legal cases. Teeth, being durable, are crucial for identifying victims in mass disasters like plane crashes.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Odontology
  • Dental Identification
  • Disaster Victim Identification

Background:

  • Forensic odontology is a growing dental specialty.
  • Its applications include identification, criminal justice, and dental liability.
  • These practices are globally recognized.

Observation:

  • Mass disasters, such as large aircraft crashes, involve extreme forces.
  • These forces cause fragmentation and intense heat (conflagration).
  • Dentition (teeth) is among the most durable human tissues to survive.

Findings:

  • Dental remains are often the only identifiable human evidence after severe trauma.
  • The unique characteristics of dentition facilitate individual identification.
  • Forensic odontology plays a critical role in disaster victim identification protocols.

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Implications:

  • Establishes the critical role of forensic dentistry in mass fatality incidents.
  • Highlights the importance of dental records for identification.
  • Underscores the value of forensic odontology in legal and humanitarian contexts.