Forensic Odontology 2 (DENT90040)

This subject is taken by students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology.

The formal teaching for this subject is given in one intensive, teaching period of 4 to 5 weeks. This compression of teaching is intended to assist and encourage interstate and overseas participants. The subject covers the law and law enforcement and more applied aspects of dentgal science, such as disaster victum investigation (DVI) procedures.

The subject's two major components are:

a. Applied Dental Science

1. Dental materials

2. Prosthetics - impression techniques - study model construction and duplication - denture marking.

3. Preparation of Exhibits

4. Anatomical reconstgruction of facial features.

5. Radiography and radiology.

6. Fractures of bones and teeth.

7. Soft tissue injuries.

b. The Law and Law Enforcement

1. The law and its consitutional basis.

2. Dental ethics and jurisprudence.

3. The organisation of police forces.

4. Forensic Odontologist. Liaison with police and legal profession.

5. The scene of crime

6. Case preparation and presentation:

a) Coroners court

b) Crown court. Defence and prosecution.

7. History of the Coronial system and duties of the Coroner.

8. The functions of the Expert Witness.

9. Legal implications of mass disasters and repatriation.