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Disaster dentistry.

J A Hinchliffe¹

¹School of Clinical Dentistry, Shefield University. judy.hinchliffe@gmail.com

British Dental Journal

|May 2, 2007

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Dental identification is crucial for fatalities in disaster situations. This article shares insights from a forensic dentist

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Area of Science:

Forensic Odontology
Disaster Victim Identification

Background:

Challenges in identifying mass fatalities during disasters.
Importance of dental records in forensic identification.

Framework:

Utilizing dental records for positive identification.
Role of forensic dentists in disaster response.

Implementation:

Case studies from the Asian tsunami and Sharm el Sheikh bombings.
Practical considerations for dental identification teams.

Implications:

Improving disaster victim identification protocols.
Highlighting the value of forensic dentistry in humanitarian efforts.