Background Forensic odontology (FO) is regarded in the literature as one of the most
reliable and economical scientific methods for victim identification in mass disasters (MDs) …

Background Teeth are amongst the hardest structures of the human body which are resistant
to adverse conditions such as incineration, immersion, trauma, mutilation, decomposition …

Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in
professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing …

The importance of dental identification is on the increase year after year. With the passage of
time, the role of forensic odontology has increased as very often teeth and dental …

The identification of human remains relies on the comparison of post-mortem data, collected
during the autopsy, with the ante-mortem data gathered from the missing persons' reports …

A identificação humana é uma das principais atividades desenvolvidas pela Odontologia
Legal. Os desastres em massa são os acidentes, naturais ou produzidos diretamente pela …

Catastrophic natural disasters are a regular global issue claiming thousands of lives and
having severe and long lasting consequences for communities. Along with the rescue and …

Background Recently, natural disasters and terrorist activities have been leading to mass
casualty situations unexpectedly around the globe. In addition to the traditional emergency …

The desired outcome of the victim identification component of a mass fatality event is correct
identification of deceased persons in a timely manner allowing legal and social closure for …

The increasing volume and complexities of migratory flow has led to a range of problems
such as human rights issues, public health, disease and border control, and also the …