Exploring Trends in Forensic Odontology

Singh, Narendra Nath; Gowhar, Owais; Ain, Tasneem S; Sultan, Saima

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“…[3] Further, the curriculum of the Indian master ' A systematic review of recent cross-sectional studies regarding the levels of knowledge, awareness, and practical application of forensic odontology among dentists in India revealed inadequacy and considerable variation in the practice of forensic odontology among dentists. [9] Various other studies have been conducted over the last decade on knowledge and awareness of forensic odontology using validated questionnaires in Indian cities such as Chennai, [4,10] Pune, [11] Kanpur, [12,13] Ghaziabad, [14,15] Kashmir, [16] and the Delhi National Capital Region [17] (which are in northern, western, and southern India). Most of these studies provided evidence that there were inadequate levels of knowledge and awareness of forensic odontology among the respondents.…”

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Knowledge, awareness, and practice of forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, India

Rahman¹,

Routray²,

Mishra³

et al. 2017

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How to cite this article: Rahman J, Routray S, Mishra SS, Mohanty I, Mohanty N, Sukla N. Knowledge, awareness, and practice of forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, India. J Unexplored Med Data 2017;2:26-33. Aim:The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge, awareness, and practice related to forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, East India. Methods: A blind cross-sectional study, using a questionnaire with close-ended questions, was carried out. Interns were included to assess their knowledge and practice (related to dental record keeping) while in an institutional setting. In addition, dentists with Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) qualifications (irrespective of their specialty) were assessed, which included purely private practitioners, purely academicians (dental surgeons teaching in dental colleges), and academicians-cum-practitioners. Results: The total forensic odontology knowledge, awareness, and practice score (based on summing all the positive responses --for all the relevant questions --and calculating the percentage) was 80%, 76%, and 84% for the MDS, BDS, and intern group, respectively. Conclusion: This study is the first of its kind to be undertaken in East India. The results show that there is an adequate level of knowledge and awareness regarding forensic odontology in all the groups investigated. Overall, the three groups also had adequate levels of good practice related to dental record keeping. However, regarding individual questions, there were some instances among the groups of inadequate levels of good practice. Key words:Forensic odontology, dental surgeons, East India, knowledge, awareness, practice, dental records ABSTRACTArticle history:

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Knowledge, awareness, and practice of forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, India

Rahman¹,

Routray²,

Mishra³

et al. 2017

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“…13 Likewise, there were claims of receiving FD training by only 6% of dental practitioners in Kashmir valley of India. 23 In contrast, a survey of Australian dentists found that only 21.1% had no exposure of FD in undergraduate program. 14 Our study found significant association between having formal training of FD and demonstrating the knowledge of FD amongst study participants.…”

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Determinants of knowledge and practice of forensic dentistry amongst dental practitioners

Nazir

Al‐Ansari

Al‐Khalifa

et al. 2019

Eur J Dental Education

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Objective: To evaluate the determinants of knowledge and practice of forensic dentistry (FD) amongst dental practitioners. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted on dental practitioners working in private and public sectors in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A pilot tested self-administered questionnaire was distributed amongst an estimated sample of 323 dentists. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Results:In the study, 72.4% of the estimated sample returned completed questionnaires. There were 142 male (60.7%) and 92 female dentists (39.3%) in the study.There were 59 (25.2%) dentists who had the knowledge of FD and 27 (11.5%) handled the cases related to FD. Multivariable logistic regression showed that receiving FD training in undergraduate program (Adjusted odd ratio [AOR] = 10.31, 95% CI = 4.67-22.76), and updating the information of FD (AOR = 6.68, 95% CI = 2.81-15.86) were significantly associated with increased odds of having the knowledge of FD.Similarly, updating the information of FD (AOR = 7.56, 95% CI = 2.54-22.51) and having ≥5 years of clinical experience (AOR = 4.64, 95% CI = 1.00-21.40) were significant determinants of handling the cases of FD. The adjusted odds ratio for the maintenance of dental records was 4.16 times higher for specialists and consultants than general dentists. Conclusion:The study found that the dentists who received FD training had greater chances of having FD knowledge. Updating information about FD was associated with improved knowledge and practice of FD. Dental curricula should provide knowledge and skills of FD to students in undergraduate programs and the dentists should learn about FD through different educational sources. K E Y W O R D Sdentists, forensic odontology, knowledge, management 492 | NAZIR et Al.

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“…It has been recommended that dental practitioners should have the necessary skills and knowledge about forensic odontology, such as handling dental records, bite‐mark examination, teeth–pulp DNA analysis, radiographs, teeth morphology, and anatomy (Stavrianos, Kokkas, Andrepuolos, & Eliades, ). In cases where a fingerprint record or physical identification is missing, the responsibility shifts to dental practitioners to contribute in crime investigations (Singh, Gowhar, Ain, & Sultan, ). One approach is to perform lip print analysis, which has a unique wrinkle pattern and characteristics that can lead to the identification of an individual.…”

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Examining the perceived versus the actual knowledge about forensic odontology: A cross‐sectional survey among dentists

Almutairi

Alkhtheri

Aleidan

et al. 2018

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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Dentists should have the basic essential skills and knowledge about forensic odontology, to better collaborate with law enforcement and investigations. The objective of this survey was to assess the perceived and actual knowledge toward forensic odontology among dentists and to question their willingness to attend training courses on this specialty. A cross‐sectional survey based on a self‐administered questionnaire was conducted in various districts of Saudi Arabia. Four hundred dentists responded to a questionnaire that tested their actual knowledge of forensic odontology based on answering 15 statements using the alternatives correct, incorrect, do not know. The perceived knowledge was registered as strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree, then assigned scores respectively from four to zero. A willingness to attend a training course in the future was recorded by (yes/no). Scores were summated then subjected to descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Responses were received from 360 study participants (89% response rate). The percentage of correct answers, that is, the actual knowledge, was 67.9 (standard deviation [SD] ± 18.4). About two thirds of the responders (n = 251, 69.7%) indicated a willingness to attend a forensic odontology course in the future. Differences in both actual and perceived knowledge were identified on the basis of gender, work experience, education level, attended a course in forensic odontology, and having previously provided a past bite‐mark examination. The perceived knowledge on forensic odontology among dentists was moderate to low. The gap between perceived and actual knowledge signifies low self‐confidence. Dentists with higher education levels and experience tend to have better knowledge.

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Exploring Trends in Forensic Odontology

Abstract: Each dental practitioner has a responsibility to understand the forensic implications associated with the practice of his profession and thus he should work sincerely enough so to ensure his contribution in the field of forensic odontology.

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Knowledge, awareness, and practice of forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, India

Knowledge, awareness, and practice of forensic odontology among dental surgeons in Bhubaneswar, India

Determinants of knowledge and practice of forensic dentistry amongst dental practitioners

Examining the perceived versus the actual knowledge about forensic odontology: A cross‐sectional survey among dentists

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