Awareness and Compliance about Forensic Odontology among Dentists in Dental Colleges of Davangere City, Karnataka, India


Methodology

Authors


  • Rubel M


    Dr Rubel M
    Department of Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere-577004

  • Prashant G M


    2. Dr Prashant G M, MDS
    Professor
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

  • P G Naveen Kumar


    3. Dr P G Naveen Kumar, MDS
    HOD and Professor
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

  • Sushanth V H


    4. Dr Sushanth V H, MDS
    Reader
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

  • Mohamed Imranulla


    5. Dr Mohamed Imranulla, MDS
    Reader
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

  • Swati Mallick


    Dr Swati Mallick
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

  • Ipshita Potlia


    7. Dr IpshitaPotlia
    Public Health Dentistry
    College of Dental Sciences
    Davangere

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v8i3.3962

Keywords:


post-trauma, sub-phrenic, abscess cavity

Abstract

Introduction: Forensic dentistry is a challenging and fascinating branch of forensic science that involves the application of dental sciences in the identification of deceased individuals through the comparison of ante- and postmortem records. Recently, forensic odontology has evolved as a new ray of hope in assisting forensic medicine, but, this vital and integral field of forensic medicine is still in a state of infancy in India.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to analyze the awareness and compliance of forensic odontology among dentists in Davangere.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 200 dental practitioners in Davangere and data was collected by means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 12 relevant questions with demographic data. Chi Square test, descriptive statistics and regression analysis was done to analyze the data using SPSS v21.

Results: This present study showed that only 49.5% of the participants had a part of forensic dentistry in their curriculum. The present study revealed that 88.5% of the participants were aware of the importance of maintaining dental records. 82% of the dental practitioners did not know how to estimate the dental age and gender by examining the teeth. 86.5% of dental practitioners had no formal training in collecting, evaluating and presenting dental evidence. 75% of the practicing dentists in this study never practiced forensic odontology.

Conclusion: Forensic Odontology is a still in the infancy stage in India, but, can touch the sky if proper awareness and education is rendered. This condition, however, could be improved by making forensic odontology a part of our academic curriculum, providing hands on courses for the same.

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Published

2017-03-28

How to Cite

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M R, M PG, Naveen Kumar PG, H SV, Imranulla M, Mallick S, Potlia I. . Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 28 [cited 2022 May 2];8(3):143-7. Available from: https://www.ssjournals.net/index.php/ijbr/article/view/3962

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2017): Mar

Section

Original Research Articles

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