Validity of postmortem computed tomography for use in forensic odontology identification casework

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Can dental charting from a post-mortem computed tomographical scan produce a confident forensic identification without traditional physical and radiographic examination?

S. Leow et al.

Summary: Dental comparison is a widely accepted scientific method for identifying deceased individuals. With advancements in technology, post-mortem computed tomography has become increasingly used in forensic medicine and odontology. This study investigates the ability of odontologists, with varying levels of experience in forensic odontology, to accurately interpret data from computer tomographic images compared to traditional radiographs. The results indicate that practitioners currently lack confidence in charting solely from computer tomography images, suggesting the continued importance of traditional physical and radiographic examinations.

AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES (2022)

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Not so simple: Understanding the complexities of establishing identity for cases of unidentified human remains in an Australian medico-legal system

Soren Blau et al.

Summary: This paper examines the situation of unidentified human remains cases in the state of Victoria, Australia from 1960 to 2020, highlighting the challenges in identification efforts. Despite an average of 2-3 cases remaining unidentified per year, factors such as preservation, availability of identification methods, and advancements in technology continue to hinder the identification process.

FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL (2022)

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?Identified?, ?probable?, ?possible? or ?exclude?: The influence of task-irrelevant information on forensic odontology identification opinion

Sher -Lin Chiam et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that contextual information can influence categorical decisions in forensic odontology identification, depending on the type of participant, the true match status of the radiographs, and the strength and direction of bias of the context.

SCIENCE & JUSTICE (2022)

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Interpretation, confidence and application of the standardised terms: Identified, Probable, Possible, Exclude and Insufficient in forensic odontology identification

Sher-Lin Chiam et al.

Summary: This study examined how experts interpret and use the DVISYS forensic identification scale, finding that confidence in decisions is correlated with case difficulty, with less definitive terms used as confidence decreases. The study also found that 'Probable' and 'Possible' were mainly used for lower likelihood levels, suggesting that the scale may need modification.

SCIENCE & JUSTICE (2021)

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