HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS OF FORENSIC DENTAL EXPERTISE (LITERATURE REVIEW)
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https://doi.org/10.32689/2663-0672-2024-2-10Keywords:
dentistry, forensic dentistry, forensic odontology, forensic dental expertiseAbstract
Forensic odontology (also known as forensic dentistry or forensic dental expertise), which main purpose is to provide expert opinions and testimony in court cases, is a branch of dentistry that studies the use of dental knowledge and methods to solve various legal issues and covers a wide range aspects, including the identification of persons by means of teeth or dental signs, the study of injuries and diseases of the oral cavity and face, the analysis of bite marks, and the examination of dental impressions. Objective. To highlight the historical aspects of the development of forensic dentistry and the current state of forensic dental expertise. Methods. To solve the tasks of the research, literature and scientific sources were analyzed regarding the historical aspects of the development of forensic dentistry and the current state of forensic dental expertise. Results. Analysis of modern trends and prospects for the development of forensic dental expertise, including potential areas of further research and innovation within the field, makes it possible to determine their following aspects: development and the use of the latest technologies (innovative methods of image processing, computer tomography, three-dimensional modeling and other technologies for improving the accuracy and objectivity of forensic dental examination), application of an interdisciplinary approach (cooperation between dentists, forensic experts, pathologists and other specialists to solve complex court cases requiring forensic dental examination), standardization and certification (development and implementation of international standards and recommendations for conducting forensic dental examination in order to ensure uniform methodology and high quality of expert opinions), raising awareness and education (increasing interest in forensic dental examination among dentists and other medical professionals through training events, seminars and conferences ), identification of persons (development and application of new methods of identification of persons based on dental data, including the analysis of dental impressions, dental architecture, dental records, etc.) and globalization and international exchange of experience (strengthening of cooperation between countries in the field of forensic dental expertise through the exchange of experience, conducting joint research and creating international organizations and forums). Conclusions. Modern achievements in the field of forensic dental examination include the development of the latest technologies, standardization of processes, cooperation of international organizations, and improvement of the qualifications of specialists. Today, forensic dental expertise plays an important role in solving court cases, identifying persons and solving crimes, but there are certain challenges, such as the need for constant professional development and the introduction of the latest technologies.
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