Forensic Odontology - Part I
COURSE NUMBER: 503
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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Warning: This course contains content that some may find disturbing.
This course will discuss dental identification, disaster victim dental identification and the dental-legal issues associated with personal injury cases and standard o...
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Overview
Warning: This course contains content that some may find disturbing.
This course will discuss dental identification, disaster victim dental identification and the dental-legal issues associated with personal injury cases and standard of care cases, sometimes referred to as dental malpractice, including the importance of the dental record. Course participants can expect to learn the basic concepts of the overall practice of forensic odontology.
Each of these two separate courses will consist of three sections of forensic odontology. Part I will discuss dental identification, disaster victim identification and the dental-legal issues associated with personal injury cases and standard of care cases, sometimes referred to as dental malpractice, including the role of the dental record. Forensic Odontology - Part II will discuss bitemark evidence, human abuse issues seen in the dental environment and dental age assessment.
Intended Audience:
Office Managers, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
Date Course Online:
Aug 31, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 30, 2020
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- List the six main sections of forensic dentistry.
- Understand the concepts and methodology involved in the identification of human remains.
- Understand the concepts, methodologies and complexities associated with managing victim identification in mass disasters.
- Create systematic dental record documentation in patient care as a legal document as well as a chronological historical rendering of patient-dental practice interaction.
- Understand the dental “standard of care” in patient care scenarios and its importance.
- Understand personal injury cases involving dental and oro-facial injuries.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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