forensic odontology Flashcards
what does NCIC stand for
nation crime information center
what does the NCIC take record of?
fingerprints, dental records, tattoos, personal effects ( like wedding ring) , etc
what is CODIS and what they take record of
Combined DNA index system- Mitochondrial DNA, STR DNA, you must have 10 of 13 required???
when is mitochondrial DNA used?
very old sample, cold cases, mass disasters, cases with limited biologiacal material
where can you get mitochondrial DNA
teeth!
how many mtDNA are there per cell?
100-10,000 ( except sperm and egg)
name some common dental records needed in cases
extractions, restorations on different surfaces, endodontics, missing of clinical crown.
can identifications still be made if radiographs are missing?
yes, as long as there are good chart notes.
what are some benefits of Dental vs DNA forensics?
inexpensive (300-500), results within hours to days, x-rays and dental notes can be received readily, no contamination.
what must you do with bite marks?
take photo of whole body with a ruler, swab the teeth pattern for evaluation, take impressions of victim and perpetrators, see if they match.
agencies that use dental forensics
medical examiners-FAME, Coroners, FEMORS- florida state team, DMORT- federal teams
FDLE-state law enforcement
FPAA- florida prosecuting attorneys association
FBI, missing persons, military amber alert, immigration.
what is AAFS
American association of forensic sciences
what is ASFO
American society of forensic odontologists
ABFO
American board of forensic odontology
how do you get training?
AFIP, UT san Antonio, Miami Dade ME, other small programs around usa, Yearly training at AAFS- February, yearly training with mass disaster groups
