Teeth - The Original ID Card? (SW15-03-18-1)
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Subject | Forensic dentistry | ||
Description | John Robson, will be joining us for what promises to be a fascinating evening exploring the role of forensic dentistry. We will be discussing bite mark analysis, the importance of accurate charting, radiography and body identification in disaster situations. This course will include some Law and Ethical Issues (highly recommended by the GDC as a subject to be included as part of the five year cycle). There will be a light buffet on arrival. | ||
Additional information | John is past president of the British Association for Forensic Odontology and holds the diploma in Forensic Human Identification. He is chairman and Senior Odontologist for the BAFODVI (Disaster Victim Identification Team). He has attended mass fatalities all over the world, and written chapters on Odontology for various text books on DVI and is part of the police training programme for Crime Scene Investigators and mortuary managers. | ||
Venue | Holiday Inn Taunton, Taunton - Somerset View details | ||
Date & time | Wednesday 18 March 2015, 18:30 to 21:00 | ||
Lecturer | Mr John Robson View details | ||
Target audience | Recommended to all | ||
Development outcome | No development outcome | ||
Course style | Lecture | ||
Catering | Meal | ||
Core topic | Not a core topic | ||
CPD hours | 2:00 | ||
Cost | £12.00 | ||
Aims | To raise awareness of the importance of odontology and the methodology of bite mark analysis. To emphasise the scope and value of dental ID in the mass disaster situation. | ||
Objectives | As a result of this course, delegates will:
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