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Mantle of forensics in child sexual abuse
Preethi Murali, Manoj PrabhakarJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(2):71-74 Child sexual abuse (CSA) is defined as inappropriate adolescent or adult sexual behavior or contact with a child. Sexual abuse may be committed by any person including those under the age of 18 years when that person is either significantly older than the victim or is in a position of power or control over the child. Detecting CSA requires a high incidence of suspicion and familiarity with physical, behavioral, and verbal indications of abuse. Shame and guilt often may have discussion difficult. Studies have shown that approximately 60�...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - January 9, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Preethi Murali Manoj Prabhakar Source Type: research

Digital image fraudulence: A curse to forensic odontology
Geeta Karyakarte, Alka Dive, Ashish Bodhade, Shubhangi KhandekarJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(2):67-70 In today's era of forensic investigations, hard copies of forensic data have been replaced by digital records. However, wide availability of image processing software makes digital image manipulation an easy and low-cost way to distort or conceal facts. This review article aims to understand fraudulence in the digital records in forensic odontology and the various ways to detect as well as prevent it to an appreciable extent. Types of image fraudulence, ways to detect this fraudulence, and measur...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - January 9, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Geeta Karyakarte Alka Dive Ashish Bodhade Shubhangi Khandekar Source Type: research

Sex determination in forensic identification, a review
Sagar P Nagare, Rohan Shrinivas Chaudhari, Rajendra S Birangane, Pratik C ParkarwarJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(2):61-66 Forensic odontology is the application of dental principles to legal issues. It is an investigative aspect of dentistry that analyzes dental evidence for human identification. Sex determination is a subdivision of forensic odontology, and it is important especially when information relating to the deceased is unavailable. Sex determination becomes the first priority in the process of identification of a person by a forensic investigator in the case of mishaps, chemical and nuclear bomb ex...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - January 9, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sagar P Nagare Rohan Shrinivas Chaudhari Rajendra S Birangane Pratik C Parkarwar Source Type: research

& #8220;Odontometrics: & #8221; A need for anthropological data
Jayasankar P PillaiJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(2):59-60 (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - January 9, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jayasankar P Pillai Source Type: research

Dental age estimation in India: Do we have a role beyond publishing scientific evidences ?
Jayakumar JayaramanJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):55-57 (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jayakumar Jayaraman Source Type: research

Dental autopsy for the identification of missing persons
Emilio NuzzoleseJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):50-54 Unidentified human remains require the complete collection of data during the autopsy stage to achieve, even belatedly, a positive identification. The very large number of people reported as missing in Italy (36,902) may represent an obstacle in the investigative process leading to the potential identity of the corpse, considering that 76.98% are foreigners. Add to this, the high number (1868) of “unidentified corpses” yet to be identified. A single case of a skeletonized corpse, listed in the list of nameless bodies ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Emilio Nuzzolese Source Type: research

Berry & #39;s index: Adjuvant to bite marks
Conclusion: BI could be successfully used as an adjuvant to bite analysis and could be an aid in determining the facial proportions of an individual from the width of the central incisors. This could further be correlated with the forensic facial reconstruction. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sinthia Bhagat Vineeta Gupta Nutan Tyagi Ettishree Sharma Sonia Gupta Mohit Dadu Source Type: research

Comparison of palatal rugae pattern among Indian and Tibetan population
Conclusion: This suggests that there is a difference in the rugae pattern between Indian and Tibetan populations. Hence, palatal rugae pattern can be used as one of the methods in determining the ethnicity. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jagadish Hosmani Nikita Bhujang Gadekar Vijayalakshmi S Kotrashetti Ramakant Nayak Deepa Babji Sudhir Mishra Source Type: research

Estimation of time since death based on light microscopic, electron microscopic, and electrolyte analysis in the gingival tissue
Sivagami Muthukrishnan, Malathi Narasimhan, Sampath Kumar Paranthaman, Thamizhchelvan Hari, Pushpa Viswanathan, Sharada T RajanJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):34-39 Background: Estimation of time since death is an important parameter in forensic science. Although there are various methods available, precise estimation is still to be established. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the histological and ultrastructural changes in the gingival tissue along with the changes in electrolyte levels (sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) among the three groups which included normal, 2, and 4 h since death...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sivagami Muthukrishnan Malathi Narasimhan Sampath Kumar Paranthaman Thamizhchelvan Hari Pushpa Viswanathan Sharada T Rajan Source Type: research

An insight into the awareness and utilization of & #8220;dental evidence & #8221; among the police force in Punjab
Conclusion: Dental professionals and law enforcement agencies must go hand in hand so that FO can be utilized to its maximum potential. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Deepti Sharma George Koshy Amandeep Pabla Sanchita Garg Manveer Singh Source Type: research

Age estimation using radicular dentine transparency: A new innovative approach
Conclusion: Thus, transparency level of the radicular dentin increases with age, and it can be used as a single reliable parameter for age estimation. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kavitaa Nedunchezhian Nalini Aswath Valarmathi Srinivasan Source Type: research

Validation of the efficacy of age assessment by the Brothwell tooth wear chart, using skulls of known age at death
Conclusion: The Brothwell chart, based on tooth wear, can be used as a consistent method of age assessment, allowing for easier and more rapid data collection with no loss of overall accuracy. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ibrahim Alayan Mohammed S Aldossary Ario Santini Source Type: research

Under the lens: Dental expert witnesses in Brazil, Croatia, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom
Sakher AlQahtani, Ivana Čuković Bagić, Scheila Manica, Evi Untoro, John Rosie, Emilio NuzzoleseJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):8-17 The dentists' main job is to restore health and function to the oral cavity. However, dental professionals can also be involved in medico legal activities as forensic odontologists or by being Expert Witnesses (EW) to testify in professional liability cases, car accidents and work-related injuries. When called to act as an expert witness by the Court, the appointed dentist has to combine both biological and technical knowledge with...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sakher AlQahtani Ivana & #268;ukovi & #263; Bagi & #263; Scheila Manica Evi Untoro John Rosie Emilio Nuzzolese Source Type: research

Craniofacial and oral manifestation of child abuse: A dental surgeon & #39;s guide
S Karthika NagarajanJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):5-7 Children should be given the privilege to mature in a loving, supportive family environment that promotes the development of an individual to his/her full potential. The abuse and neglect of children is a problem that pervades all segments of society. Dentists/forensic odontologists are in a strategic position to recognize mistreated children. While the detection of dental care neglect is an obvious responsibility for dentists, other types of child abuse and neglect also may present themselves in the dental office. Once this information is known to the...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: S Karthika Nagarajan Source Type: research

Forensic photography: Prospect through the lens
Sofia Gouse, Shyamala Karnam, HC Girish, Sanjay MurgodJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2018 10(1):2-4 Forensic photography is an indispensable tool in modern forensic odontological protocol which aids in investigative procedures, maintenance of archival data, and to provide evidence that can supplement medico legal issues in court. Proper selection and implementation of the appropriate photography and computer equipment combined with necessary training and correct workflow patterns make incorporating photography into the field of forensics, an easily obtainable goal. The role of the forensic photographer is crucial, as...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sofia Gouse Shyamala Karnam HC Girish Sanjay Murgod Source Type: research