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Forensic Densitry is defined as? |
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The branch of forensic medcine that applies dental knowledge to civil and criminal problems. |
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Areas of Forensic Dentristry? |
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1. Dental identification. 2. Bite mark analysis. 3. Human abuse and neglect. 4. Dental Malpractice and Negligence. 5.Dental Anthropology and Archaeology. |
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What is the purpose of Forensic Densistry? |
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1. Identification of Armed forces personnel as well as civilians. 2. Estate, Insurance, Legal, and Psychological considerations. 3. Manpower and Intelligence. |
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How long is it before a person can be decleard legally dead? |
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What is the most common method of identification? |
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What are the drawbacks to Visual ID? |
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In cases of Fire, Illness, Decomposition or Water Immersion. |
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What is an unreliable means of ID in a Medico-Legal death investigation? |
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