Forensic Odontology - Part II
COURSE NUMBER: 504
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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Warning: This course contains content that some may find disturbing. This course will discuss bitemark evidence, human abuse issues seen in the dental practice environment and dental age assessment. Course participants can expect to lea...
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Overview
Warning: This course contains content that some may find disturbing. This course will discuss bitemark evidence, human abuse issues seen in the dental practice environment and dental age assessment. Course participants can expect to learn the basic concepts of the overall practice of forensic odontology.
This series is comprised of two separate courses, each of which will consist of three sections of forensic odontology. Part II discusses bitemark evidence, human abuse issues seen in the dental environment and dental age assessment. Part I discusses dental identification, disaster victim identification, 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.
Intended Audience:
Office Managers, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
Date Course Online:
Oct 1, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Sep 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 examination, analysis and, when appropriate, the comparison of human bitemarks to suspect dentitions.
- Understand the concepts, limitations and complexities of bitemark evidence in criminal cases.
- Detect and report cases of child abuse seen in the dental practice environment.
- Collect all evidence and information necessary to report suspected cases of child abuse.
- Understand the prevalence of all forms of human abuse in society with special attention to the abuse of children.
- Appreciate the role dental age assessment can provide to the legal community in helping to establish the age of majority (age 18).
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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