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The odontology victim identification skill assessment system
Harry K Zohn1, Sheila Dashkow, Kenneth W Aschheim
1New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. zohn@umdnj.edu
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|March 30, 2010
Summary
A new skill assessment system, the Odontology Victim Identification Skill Assessment System (OVID-SAS), is proposed to optimize dental volunteer deployment in mass fatality identification. This system ensures individuals possess proven skills for effective forensic odontology efforts.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Disaster Victim Identification
Background:
- Mass fatality identification events require large numbers of dental volunteers.
- Past events highlight the need for structured volunteer management and skill verification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a standardized skill assessment system for dental volunteers in mass fatality identification.
- To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of forensic odontology teams.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of past mass fatality identification efforts.
- Consultations with forensic odontologists and dental educators.
- Development of the Odontology Victim Identification Skill Assessment System (OVID-SAS).
Main Results:
- OVID-SAS details qualifications and specific skills for various team roles (Antemortem, Postmortem, Comparison, Field, Leadership).
- Identified educational pedagogy and skill assessment methods for each qualification.
- Proposed development of courses and assessments by dental institutions and organizations.
Conclusions:
- Implementing OVID-SAS enables optimal utilization of dental volunteers based on verified skills.
- Standardized training and assessment improve the organization and management of forensic odontology mass fatality responses.
- This system ensures a skilled and ready workforce for disaster victim identification.
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