AWARENESS AMONGST DENTISTS ABOUT PRESERVATION OF DENTAL RECORDS AS A FORENSIC TOOL  A PILOT STUDY

Dr. Sharath Kumar Reddy. E; Dr. Shylaja. S; Dr. S. N. Bhavani; Dr.Guruvula Smrithi

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

AWARENESS AMONGST DENTISTS ABOUT PRESERVATION OF DENTAL RECORDS AS A FORENSIC TOOL A PILOT STUDY

Dr. Sharath Kumar Reddy. E, Dr. Shylaja. S, Dr. S. N. Bhavani, Dr. Guruvula Smrithi

Abstract :

Personal identification is an integral part of forensic investigation. DNA profiling, dental records and finger prints are more commonly used. However, these evidences may not always be obtained or used circumstantially. In such situations, the role of the dentist in maintaining the dental records is very crucial and important. The aim of the study is to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practice offorensic odontology among dental practitioners. A cross–sectional study was conducted in a sample of 100 dentists among which 50 were clinical practitioners and other 50 were academicians and data was collected by means of a questionnaire. < clear="all" style="page–eak–before:always; mso–eak–type:section–eak" />