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PubMed2001

DNA research in forensic dentistry.

DNA analysis has recently been introduced to forensic dentistry and is now frequently used in identifying individuals or determining the origin of certain tissues. This review reports on teeth and saliva as a source of DNA. Not only the quantity of DNA available for the laboratory is important, but also the quality and purity. Teeth are resistant against extreme circumstances such as temperature, humidity and acidity, which is an important advantage in DNA analysis. Furthermore, an abundance of DNA can be extracted from teeth. Saliva can be obtained in a simple, painless and non-radical way. The double swab method is very effective; DNA recovery is significantly higher with the double swab method compared to the single swab or filter paper method. This review reports on the different techniques used to extract DNA from teeth and saliva, as well as DNA analysis of these samples. The usefulness and advantages of the double swab method for saliva, cryogenic grinding for teeth and the chelex extraction and polymerase chain reaction for both types of samples is also described. DNA analysis has proven its value in forensic dentistry, but ethical and juridical considerations are still a matter of debate and criticism.

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PubMed2001

A look at forensic dentistry--Part 1: The role of teeth in the determination of human identity.

Forensic dentistry can be defined in many ways. One of the more elegant definitions is simply that forensic dentistry represents the overlap between the dental and the legal professions. This two-part series presents the field of forensic dentistry by outlining two of the major aspects of the profession: human identification and bite marks. This first paper examines the use of the human dentition and surrounding structures to enable the identification of found human remains. Conventional and novel techniques are presented.

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PubMed1978

The teaching of forensic dentistry: a status report.

A survey was conducted to assess the current status of instruction and curricular content in forensic dentistry in United States dental schools. The dean of each of the 60 dental schools was asked to describe the formal teaching program in forensic dentistry in the predoctoral, postgraduate, resident, and continuing education curriculum. Faculty characteristics and the relationship of the faculty to extramural organizations dealing with forensic science were analyzed. Results indicate that 42 percent of the respondents do not offer formal courses in forensic dentistry at any level of dental education. The remaining 58 percent offer courses that are primarily didactic in nature. The diagnostic dental science departments are responsible for the organization and administration of forensic dental courses at the majority of respondent schools. A significant number of faculty teaching forensic dentistry hold advanced degrees in medicine and law, as well as other disciplines. Although forensic dental faculty are trained to assist law enforcement agencies, their consulting services are not generally used to the fullest extent. Based on the results of this survey, a series of recommendations for structuring the forensic science curriculum in dental schools is offered.

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PubMed1979

Model curriculum for forensic dentistry in US dental schools.

A model curriculum for forensic dentistry in US dental schools has been presented. This curriculum follows guidelines that will provide the dental student with practical training in specific forensic techniques, knowledge of general principles of forensic dentistry, and an appreciation for the dentist's responsibility within the legal community.

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PubMed1990

Curriculum guidelines on forensic dentistry.

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PubMed1982

Curricular guidelines in forensic dentistry.

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PubMed1977

[Forensic dentistry as an important part of legal medicine].

Forensic dentistry is divided into two main subjects: 1. Dental jurisprudence and ethics and 2. Dental criminology. Dental jurisprudence and ethics include the legal duties of the dentist. They concern foremost the contractual relations between him and the patient and the duties which result from his actual dental activities, especially concerning his therapeutic measures. In major disasters successful identification is possible if a careful register is taken of dental states by all dentists.

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PubMed1965