Forensic odontology involvement in disaster victim identification

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dc.contributor.authorBerketa, J.
dc.contributor.authorJames, H.
dc.contributor.authorLake, A.
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractForensic odontology is one of three primary identifiers designated by Interpol to identify victims of mass casualty events. Forensic odontology is involved in all five phases-Scene, Postmortem, Antemortem, Reconciliation and Debrief. Forward planning, adequate funding, international cooperation and standardization are essential to guarantee an effective response. A Standard Operation Procedure should be utilized to maximize quality, facilitate occupation and health issues, maintain security and form a structure to the relief program. Issues that must be considered in the management of the forensic odontology component of disaster victim identification are given in "Appendix 1". Each stage of the disaster, from initial notification to debrief, is analyzed and a comprehensive checklist of actions suggested.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJohn William Berketa, Helen James, Anthony W. Lake
dc.identifier.citationForensic Science Medicine and Pathology, 2012; 8(2):148-156
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s12024-011-9279-9
dc.identifier.issn1547-769X
dc.identifier.issn1556-2891
dc.identifier.orcidBerketa, J. [0000-0002-8523-1638]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/72300
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHumana Press, Inc.
dc.rights© Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-011-9279-9
dc.subjectForensic odontology
dc.subjectDisaster victim identification
dc.subjectDisaster management
dc.subjectChecklist
dc.titleForensic odontology involvement in disaster victim identification
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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