Introduction Flashcards
It is a field within the greater disciplines of dentistry, and one must not forget that every dentist is obliged by the Code of Criminal Procedure to be an expert witness, should the situation arise.
FORENSIC DENTISTRY
It is a field within the greater disciplines of dentistry, and one must not forget that every dentist is obliged by the _______to be an expert witness, should the situation arise.
Code of Criminal Procedure
the scientific tests or techniques use in connection with the detection of crime.
forensics
A ____ is therefore not just an odontologist, but has to think and treat in terms of odontology and orthodontics.
dentist
as a special modification of dentistry is an independent scientific branch within the forensic sciences that deliberately puts its research and methods into the service of the administration of justice
Forensic odontostomatology
Is ts supposed to collect all of the results of odontological research to serve criminal prosecution and legal procedure
Forensic odontostomatology
It is therefore regarded as an independent branch of science, originating from the requirements of a civilized nation’s system of law and administration of justice.
Forensic odontostomatology
The application of science to law or legal matters
(Senn & Stimson, 2010)
The application of science to law or legal matters
(Senn & Stimson, 2010)
Entails the practical applications of specific, repeatable methodologies and analysis for use in investigative and illegal processes
David & Lewis, 2018)
T or F
It evaluates, manages, and presents dental evidence in legal proceedings in the interest of justice.
T
T or F
Any science used within the criminal justice system. The use of scientific theories to solve crimes has been existing since ancient times
T
T or F
Forensic science is impartial
T
T or F
Forensic science is NOT infallible
F - Forensic science is infallible
Jewish law, as well as Babylonian law, ranked the value of the tooth straight after the eye
“Eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
Exodus 21 and 24 and Talmud 5th century AD
Sworn surgeons now became forensic doctors
Middle age from the 11th century
Medical testimony was mentioned for the first time
The surgeon had to swear – in ferramenta – on his surgical instruments.
End of the 6th century
The Chinese _____ published the first book on forensic medicine,
Si-wan-hu
The Chinese Si-wan-hu published the first book on forensic medicine, which was called the first systemic book at all forensic medicine by ___ (1961).
MIRONOW
Bitemark analysis was used
Since at least 1937
Bitemark analysis was used
Since at least 1937
______testing revolutionized the criminal justice system.
.DNA evidence and DNA testing
A professor in Paris
Was the first to sift through the considerable amount of individual treatments and to push them in a systematic edition
Oscar Amoedo (1863-1945)
The founder of forensic stomatology
Oscar Amoedo (1863-1945)
The gathering and analysis of all crime-related physical evidence in order to come to a conclusion of a suspect
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
Their primary responsibility is to protect.
Law enforcement officials
It is a subspecialist in pathology whose area of special competence is the examination of persons who die suddenly, unexpectedly or violently
Forensic pathologists
An expert in determining cause and manner of death.
Forensic pathologists
Highly experienced, specially trained dentists who use their expertise to help identify unknown remains and trace bite marks to a specific individual.
Forensic odontologists
Identify human remains that cannot be identified using face recognition, fingerprints or other means
Forensic odontologists
Identify bodies in mass fatalities, such as plane crashes and natural disasters
Forensic odontologists
Determine the source of bite mark injuries, in cases of assault or suspected abuse
Forensic odontologists
- Estimate the age of skeletal remains
- Testify in cases of dental malpractice
Forensic odontologists
Assist in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable, as might happen in a plane crash.
Forensic anthropologists
Also instrumental in the investigation and documentation of genocide and mass graves.
Forensic anthropologists
A scientist who studies blood and other fluids from the body
Serologists
Will be able to say where the blood came from
Serologists
Has a background in science, typically having at least a baccalaureate degree in an area such as chemistry, biology, forensic science, or criminalistics.
Criminalists
Applies scientific methods and techniques to examine and analyze evidentiary items and testifies in court as to his or her findings
Criminalists
A special subfield of physical anthropology wherein they study the human remains
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
The study of nature, the effects and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
Applying skeletal analysis and techniques in archeology to solving criminal cases.
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
The use of toxicology and disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry to aid medical or legal investigation of death, poisoning, and drug use.
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
Father of Toxicology
Mateu Joseph Bonaventura Orfila i Rotge (1787-1853)
he worked to make chemical analysis as a routine part of his studies.
Mateu Joseph Bonaventura Orfila i Rotge
study of the causes and effects of diseases or injuries
Pathology
Applied pathology that focuses determining the cause of death by examining a corpse.
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY
A _______ is performed by a medical examiner or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions.
post mortem examinatio
A process of extracting data as proof for a crime while following proper investigation rules to nab the culprit by presenting the evidence to the court.
CYBER FORENSICS
Also known as the computer forensic–a branch of digital forensic, using technology and investigative techniques, computer forensics helps identify, collect, and store evidence from an electronic device.
CYBER FORENSICS
The handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence in criminal justice cases.
FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY
A subspecialty of dentistry that has its main focus on the identification of deceased persons.
FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY
Is the means, sanctioned by the rules of Court, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact
Evidence
Is the species of proof, oprobative matter, ;egally presented at the trial of an issue by the act of the parties and through the medium of witnesses, records, documents, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of inducing belief in the minds of the court as to their contention.
Evidence
A Document is an instrument on which is recorded by means of letters, figures, or marks intended to be used for the purpose of recording that matter which may be evidentially used
Documentary Evidence
Examples: words printed, photographs, videos, sound recordings, x-ray, maps, drawings, graphs, charts, et
Documentary Evidence
It is any type of proof that can be obtained from an electronic source.
Digital Evidence
Examples: emails, hard drives, cellphone, logos, instant message logs, processing documents
Digital Evidence
These are articles and materials which are found in connection with the investigation and which aid in establishing the identity of the perpetrator or the circumstances under which the crime was committed, or in general assist in the prosecution of a criminal
Physical Evidence
Examples: dried blood, fingerprints, weapon, DNA samples, footprints, etc.
Physical Evidence
Evidence submitted to the court claiming to be scientific in nature must first conform to generally accepted principles of the scientific community.
Scientific Evidence
DNA, fingerprints
Scientific Evidence
Is the “spoken evidence given by a witness under oath in court or at a deposition, or written evidence given under oath through an affidavit”
Testimony
Is an evidence made known or addressed to the senses of the court.
Autoptic or real evidence
A physician may be commanded to appear before a court to give his testimony.
Testimonial evidence
A medical witness may be allowed by the court to confirm his allegation or as a corroborated proof to an opinion he previously stated
Experimental evidence
