Forensic Dentistry Down Under (CPD14NOV18)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionDentistry often plays a significant role in the identification of the victims. This presentation will illustrate the process.
VenueLecture Theatre, Charles Clifford Dental School, Sheffield  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 November 2018, 19:00 to 21:00
LecturerDr Judy Hinchliffe  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Practice Manager, or Receptionist/Administrator

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeB, C
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Aim: To enable you to understand the problems associated with victim identification and the importance of dentistry in this process emphasising the need for accurate and available dental records.

Objectives

To understand that good record-keeping is a medico-legal requirement and is necessary for quality assurance.........and for forensic purposes.

To emphasise the need for teamwork and communication.

The presentation will illustrate the interface between the practice of dentistry and forensic odontology.