ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1977
Page Count: 9

Identification Through the Computerization of Dental Records
Trieglaff, A
Computer specialist and senior electronic engineer,

Sperber, ND
Forensic odontologists, San Diego County Coroners Office, Calif.

Siegel, R
Forensic odontologists, San Diego County Coroners Office, Calif.

(Received 25 August 1976; accepted 17 September 1976)

Abstract

The use of dental records in forensic sciences is one of the accepted and time-honored methods of identification. A trained forensic odontologist is consulted when identification cannot be determined through visualization, fingerprints, personal effects, or other methods. Traditionally, the forensic odontologist studies the dentition, using charts, X-rays, photographs, and sometimes study models. He then compares his findings with records believed to be those of the subject in question to confirm or rule out positive identification.

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Paper ID: JFS10606J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10606J
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