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Charting accuracy in Navy dental records.

R E Alexander¹

¹Naval Dental Clinic, Naval Station, San Diego, CA.

Military Medicine

|January 1, 1991

Summary

This study assessed Navy dental record accuracy for forensic identification, comparing current findings to a 1970 study. Results highlight potential future challenges in dental identification accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Odontology
Dental Record Analysis
Public Health

Background:

Accurate dental records are crucial for forensic identification.
Previous studies have assessed dental record utility for identification.
The SF603 Dental Record is a standard for Navy dental documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the accuracy of initial findings and treatment recordings in the SF603 Dental Record.
To compare current dental record accuracy with a similar study from 1970.
To assess the evolving usefulness of dental records for forensic dental identification.

Main Methods:

Review of 85 Navy patients' dental records.
Comparison of recorded findings against actual dental status.
Comparative analysis with historical dental record accuracy data.

Main Results:

The accuracy of initial findings and subsequent treatment recordings in SF603 Dental Records was assessed.
Comparisons were drawn between current and historical (1970) dental record accuracy.
The study identified a potential future concern impacting forensic dental identification.

Conclusions:

Dental record-keeping accuracy and utility for forensic identification require ongoing evaluation.
Historical comparisons reveal trends in charting accuracy and forensic application.
Proactive identification of future challenges is essential for maintaining forensic dental identification standards.

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