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Forensic Odontology - Part I

COURSE NUMBER: 503

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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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