Manual of Forensic Odontology Fourth Edition by Andzrej Huczynski, Edward E. Herschaft – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 978-1466500563, 1466500565
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ISBN 10: 1466500565
ISBN 13: 978-1466500563
Author: Andzrej Huczynski, Edward E. Herschaft
The most exhaustive book on forensic dentistry, the fourth edition of this volume covers the latest advances in the field, including regulations affecting forensic dental practice and procedures in light of the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act, updated ABFO guidelines, and new digital radiographic and photographic developments. The book also discusses computer-assisted record management, multiple fatality incident preparedness, and Disaster Mortuary Operation Response Team in a post-9/11, tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina world.
Table of contents:
- Editors
- Contributors
- Past Presidents of the American Society of Forensic Odontology
- Forward
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- History of the American Society of Forensic Odontology
- Introduction to Forensic Odontology
- Starting a Career as a Forensic Dentist
- Human Identification
- Introduction
- Personal Recognition and Personal Effects
- Facial Superimposition
- Facial Reconstruction
- General Technique
- Fingerprinting
- Dental Identification
- General Dental Participation
- Records Availability
- Providing Permanent Identification for Your Patients
- Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Cases of Abuse and Neglect
- Participating in DMORT or State Identification Teams
- Response to Bioterrorism and Emergency Medical Care
- Forensic Imaging Techniques
- Photography
- Radiography
- Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Spectroscopy
- Antemortem Considerations
- Sources for Antemortem Information
- Charting, Retention of Records and Data Bases
- The Clinical Record
- Undocumented Individuals
- Post Mortem Considerations
- The Oral Autopsy
- Children
- Partial Decomposition and Trauma
- Incineration
- The Burning Process
- Burning and Dental Evidence
- Skeletonized and Partial Remains
- Comparison Considerations and Issues
- Age Estimation
- Purpose, Value, and Limitations of Age Estimation
- Dental Age Estimation
- Formation and Growth of Teeth
- Eruption of Deciduous and Permanent Teeth
- Progressive Changes in Developing Teeth
- Histologic Changes in Teeth
- Biochemical Changes in Teeth
- Other Methods
- Living Individuals
- Deceased Individuals
- Summary
- Anthropology
- Occupation
- Medical Conditions and Treatments
- Medical Conditions with Oral Hard Tissue Manifestations
- Habits and Addictions
- Abnormalities of Tooth Formation and Eruption
- Place of Residence
- Sex Determination
- Ethnicity
- Genetic (DNA) Comparison
- Chemical Composition of DNA
- Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
- Methods of DNA Analysis
- Responsibilities of the Odontologist
- Establishing Rapport with the Laboratory
- Management of the Evidence
- DNA from Oral Tissues
- Reporting Results
- Salivary DNA Recovered From Human Bite Marks
- Multiple Fatality Incident Management and Bioterrorism Issues
- Introduction
- Problems Associated with Identification in a Multiple Fatality Incident
- National Dental Image Repository (NDIR)
- Organization and Planning for Emergency Management
- The National Response Plan
- The National Incident Management System
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Communication and Information Management
- Preparedness
- Joint Information System (JIS)
- NIMS Integration Center (NIC)
- NRP Maintenance
- Formation of a Dental Identification Team
- Team Administration and Maintenance Information
- Notification of Team Existence and Logistical Issues
- Team Organization
- The Post Mortem Section
- The Radiography and Photography Section
- The Antemortem Section
- The Comparison Section
- Computer System
- Compensation
- DMORT and DMAT
- History of DMORT
- Disaster Mortuary Operational Team (DMORT)
- Organizational Structure of DMORT
- Composition of DMORT Strike Teams
- Interaction with Local Authorities
- Deployment of DMORT Personnel
- Command Structure of DMORT
- Technical Needs of the Dental Section
- Dental Section Protocols
- Assessment of DMORT Dental Response Following Hurricane Katrina
- Development of Protocols for Use in Future Multiple Fatality Incidents
- Planned Deployment of Personnel – Problems Encountered
- Planned Procurement of Necessary Equipment and Supplies
- Long Term Planning
- Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)
- Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Background Information
- Bioterrorism and Biological Weapons
- History of Bioterrorism
- Weapons Agents Used by Terrorists
- Identification of Bioterrorism Threats
- Detection of Bioterrorism Agent Threat
- Detection of Biological Agents
- Laboratory Response Network (LRN)
- Historical and Practical Examples
- Technology Advances in Identification Issues since September 11, 2001
- Historical Perspective
- Transition
- Accomplishing Transition Goals
- Protocols Developed and Implemented
- Lessons Learned
- Bite Mark Analysis
- Introduction and History
- Dr. Jonathan Taft and Other Significant Early Cases
- State of the Science
- Recognition of Bite Marks
- General Considerations
- Victim Examination and Evidence Collection
- Non-Invasive Analysis
- Two-Dimensional Evidence
- Three-Dimensional Evidence
- Invasive Analyses
- Tissue Incision
- Tissue Excision
- Tissue Sampling
- Histological Evaluation
- Transillumination
- Suspect Examination and Evidence Collection
- Two-Dimensional Evidence
- Photography
- Buccal Swabs
- Three-Dimensional Evidence
- Bite Mark Impressions
- Analysis and Comparison of the Evidence
- Description of the Injury
- Description of the Dentition
- Comparison of the Dentition to the Injury
- Metric Analysis
- Overlay Comparison
- Specialized Procedures
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Future Directions
- Human Abuse and Neglect
- Overview of Human Abuse
- Information Concerning Abusers
- Child Abuse/Neglect
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms Associated with the Various Types of Child Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Maltreatment
- Neglective Abuse
- Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS)
- Diagnosis of Child Abuse
- Dental Implications of Child Abuse/Neglect
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
- Dental Implications of IPV
- Elder Abuse
- Dental Implications of Elder Abuse
- Abuse of the Disabled
- Examination and Documentation of Suspected Inflicted Trauma
- Intervention
- Protective Custody Issues
- Resources
- The PANDA Program
- Conclusion
- Technological Aides in Forensic Odontology
- Introduction
- Film Based Photography
- Basic Principles
- Optical Physics
- Exposure
- Equipment for Forensic Dentistry – Film Based
- Digital Based Photography
- Basic Digital Protocol
- Standard Photography Views
- Identification Cases
- Bite Mark Cases
- Advanced Photographic Techniques
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photography
- Alternate Light Imaging (ALI/Fluorescent Photography)
- ALI Protocol
- Reflective (Long Wavelength) Ultraviolet Photography (UVA)
- Ultraviolet Photography Protocol
- Infrared Photography (IR)
- Infrared Protocol
- Radiology
- Digital Radiology (DR)
- Basic Terminology Associated with Electronic Imaging
- Advantages of DR Technology
- Disadvantages of DR Technology
- Legal Ramifications of DR Technology
- DR Technology/Radiographic Film Comparison
- Application of DR in Forensic Dental Identification Cases
- The Future Role of DR Technology in Dental Identification Settings
- Hand Held Portable X-Ray Generators
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- CBCT Role in Forensic Odontology
- Scanning Electron Microscopy with X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS)
- Introduction
- SEM Imaging Concepts
- Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
- Sample Preparation for SEM
- Distinguishing Tooth Structure from Bone and Other Materials
- Evidence of Restorative Procedures
- Analysis of Restorative Materials
- Bite Mark Analysis and Evidence from Skin Using SEM
- Materials & Methods
- Exemplar Analyses
- Interpretation of Analyses
- Conclusion
- X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
- Computer Software and Hardware
- Historical Programs
- WinID
- Other Software Programs
- Adobe Photoshop
- MideoSystems: CASEWORKS
- CASEWOR KS and Bite Mark Identification
- New Output Technology
- Conclusion
- Dental Jurisprudence
- The Admissibility of Scientific and Non-Scientific Evidence in Court
- Rules of Evidence
- The Odontologist’s Role as an Expert Witness
- Pre-Trial Preparation
- Evidence Management
- The Trial
- Qualifying the Expert Witness
- General Comments Regarding Testimony
- Direct Examination
- Cross Examination
- Malpractice: Professional Liability Issues
- Legal Background
- Standard of Care Issues
- Malpractice
- Plaintiff Review
- Personal Injury Cases
- Ethical Considerations
- Professional Ethics
- Attorney’s Ethics in Dealing with Experts
- The Expert’s Ethical Obligations
- Absolute Immunity – The Rationale
- Expert Witness Immunity Relative to Dental Testimony
- A Perspective
- HIPAA Regulations – Applications to Forensic Odontology
- Voluntary Observance of the Privacy Rule
- The Privacy Rule – Key Terms
- Appendices
- The Scientific Method and Forensic Odontology
- Representative Acceptable Courses in Forensic Odontology
- ABFO Guidelines
- Charts on Facial Tissue Depth for Reconstruction
- Resources to Assist in Forensic Identification
- Tooth Conversion Tables
- Information for DMOR T Membership
- Tasks Related to WIN ID Comparison Procedures
- Court Rulings of 1st and 4th Amendments and the Patriots Act
- Abuse and Neglect Protocols
- Case Presentation of a Dog Bite Homicide
- Bite Mark Cases of Note
- Index
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