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Advances of Forensic Dentistry

A special issue of Oral (ISSN 2673-6373).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 5720

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Emilio Nuzzolese

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Section of Legal Medicine, Human Identification Laboratory, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
Interests: human identification; child abuse; dental law; dental ethics; dental age estimation; bitemark analysis; human rights

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The main aim of this Special Issue on Advances of Forensic Dentistry is to collect and publish manuscripts about the latest research, ideas, and advances in forensic dentistry and all subdisciplines. This includes humanitarian forensic odontology, dental anthropology, bioethics, and the role of dentists and dental hygienists in criminal investigations and prevention of human rights violations. This Special Issue, after an attentive peer review process before publication, will act as a promoter of innovative and research directions of forensic odontology around the planet.

Prof. Dr. Emilio Nuzzolese
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • human identification
  • dental age estimation
  • bitemark analysis
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • humanitarian forensics
  • forensic dentistry
  • forensic odontology

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Dental Age Estimation Methods Tested in a Sample of the Pakistani Population: Cross-Sectional Study
by Amber Khan, Scheila Manica and Ademir Franco
Oral 2023, 3(4), 511-525; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/oral3040042 - 20 Nov 2023
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Forensic dentistry is still an emerging field in Pakistan. The lack of scientific literature on the topic may lead to difficulties in situations where age estimation has a significant part such as in criminal and civil litigation. In mass disasters such as earthquakes [...] Read more.
Forensic dentistry is still an emerging field in Pakistan. The lack of scientific literature on the topic may lead to difficulties in situations where age estimation has a significant part such as in criminal and civil litigation. In mass disasters such as earthquakes and accidents, the correct investigation of the chronological age can be less troublesome if population-specific evidence is available. This is the rationale that justifies dedicated dental age estimation studies. This cross-sectional study aimed to test the time efficiency, validity and applicability of four dental age estimation methods: two invasive (Bang and Ramm and Lamendin) and two non-invasive (Kvaal and Cameriere) in an adult Pakistani population. A total of 37 teeth collected from a dental hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, were used. Teeth included the central and lateral incisors, canines, and first and second premolars of males and females. Results were calculated using a Microsoft Office 2007 excel spreadsheet. Overall, Kvaal’s method mean absolute error between chronological and estimated ages (MAE: 12.33) showed the highest variation and Bang and Ramm showed more accurate results in comparison with other methods (MAE: 4.80). It was both time-efficient and practical to use. It can be stated that these were preliminary cross-sectional outcomes and that studies with larger samples are necessary. Full article
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The Most Common Types of Bias in a Human Bitemark Analysis
by Tayyaba Masood, Scheila Mânica and Hemlata Pandey
Oral 2024, 4(1), 113-125; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/oral4010010 - 7 Mar 2024
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Given that some suspected perpetrators were wrongly convicted, a defective bitemark analysis is comparable to dentists’ most crucial clinical decisions regarding assessment. Bias affects human bitemark analysis beyond the limitation of the evidence itself. The aim of this study was to explore the [...] Read more.
Given that some suspected perpetrators were wrongly convicted, a defective bitemark analysis is comparable to dentists’ most crucial clinical decisions regarding assessment. Bias affects human bitemark analysis beyond the limitation of the evidence itself. The aim of this study was to explore the potential for different types of bias in bitemark analysis and the methods involved in that analysis by conducting a scoping review. Results showed that the 14 articles that explore the topic of bias in bitemark analysis were published from 2006-2022. Publications were from the USA mainly (n = 7), followed by the UK (n = 3), Australia (n = 2), New Zealand, (n = 1) and the Netherlands (n = 1). Of these publications, 36% addressed contextual bias, while 57% acknowledged cognitive bias. According to the findings, preventive measures consist of limiting the availability of unrelated data during research, employing several comparison samples for a more impartial assessment, and repeating the analysis while being blind to past findings. Nevertheless, the physical limitations of the evidence such as distortions are still strongly present. Full article
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Intentional Dental Modifications in the African Population
by Candy Kgabi, Scheila Manica and Hemlata Pandey
Oral 2024, 4(1), 50-60; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/oral4010005 - 18 Jan 2024
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(1) This research paper aims to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing scientific literature on intentional dental modifications within the African population. By synthesizing and analysing studies, this paper aims to shed light on the prevalence, cultural significance, and forensic implications of [...] Read more.
(1) This research paper aims to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing scientific literature on intentional dental modifications within the African population. By synthesizing and analysing studies, this paper aims to shed light on the prevalence, cultural significance, and forensic implications of intentional dental modifications. (2) A scoping review was conducted according to PRISMA for Scoping Reviews and a search performed in June 2023 on the three electronic databases Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. (3) The search resulted in 30 studies and showed that intentional dental modifications, also referred to as nontherapeutic dental modifications, are prevalent across the African population for reasons linked to traditional medicine, ethnic affiliation, and individualism, with the highest-reported modification being infant oral mutilation at 53%, followed by tooth filing at 10%, and others such as lip plates, diastema piercings, dental avulsion, dental tattooing, crowns, and oral piercings. (4) The quality and quantity of the available literature on intentional dental modifications in the African population is limited due to bias in reporting, as most studies are those of individuals with severe health complications. The data gathered from this study could further aid in the analysis and identification of nontherapeutic dental modifications, be used in profiling, and assist in the estimation of population affiliation. Full article
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