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Tooth - an important source of DNA in forensic odontology
Virtual Meet on Annual World Dentists Summit and 2nd Annual Congress on Dental Health and Oral Care
October 29-30, 2021 | Webinar
Dr. Nancy Saxena
Kohtiwal Dental College and Research Centre, India
Keynote : J Clin Dentistry Oral Health
Abstract:
Teeth and bones are the source of DNA available for the identification of dead persons . This unique coordination of teeth and their anatomic location in oral cavity also is good source in identification of dead bodies using forensic odontology in many cases . Though there are many sources of DNA in human body but here the matter of interest is TOOTH . This review summarises the Importance of dental identification plays a key role in natural and manmade disasters and mass casualities in aviation disaster and discusses how teeth plays a vital role in identification. A comprehensive understanding of tooth structure and DNA in human bodies identification and allow for efficient and timely missing persons case work and disaster victim identification response.
Biography:
Dr. Nancy Saxena , B.D.S INTERN at kothiwal dental college and research centre Moradabad and is about to complete her B.D.S. degree at the age of 24years from Rohailkhand University, INDIA.
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