Role of forensic odontology in the identification of victims of major mass disasters across the world: A systematic review

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Ghevaram Prajapati · Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Sachin C. Sarode · Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Gargi S. Sarode · Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Pankaj Shelke · Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Kamran Habib Awan · Roseman University of Health Sciences

Shankargouda Patil · Jazan University

Abstract

FO has played a significant role in victim identification in several MDs around the world. The success of FO-based identification is heavily dependent on the availability of ante-mortem records from general dental practitioners. Hence, adequate knowledge about FO and appropriate dental record keeping among general dental practitioners are critical.

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Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Disaster Response and Management Facial Trauma and Fracture Management

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. e0199791-e0199791

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199791

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Role of forensic odontology in the identification of victims of major mass disasters across the world: A systematic review

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