The Contribution of Dentist and Dental Medical Records to Forensic Science (original) (raw)

Forensic dentistry it is the application of the art and science of dentistry which assist legal authorities through the evaluation and presentation of dental evidences in different situations, accepted by the court and the general scientific committee to resolve legal issues separating truth from untruth, contributing therefore with a scientific and objective data in legal processes. By acting into the civil, criminal and research sectors forensic dentists are playing a major role in modern criminal investigations assisting legal authorities. Natural teeth are the most durable organ of the body, constituting source of various information which should be register by the dentist on the dental records. They present what is call as dental evidence being as fingerprints, key elements in the identification and resolution of civil and criminal proceedings. By keeping accurate dental records of every patient, dentists presents as an extremely importance in the forensic team and science.