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Forensic Odontology in a Medical Examiner's Office (OP101-1010)

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - Saturday, October 30, 2010

Presenter(s)

Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office Faculty: Bradford Helper, PhD; Daniel Isenschmid, PhD; Val R. Knight; William Lichon, DDS; Frank Saul, PhD; Julie Mather Saul, BS; Carl Schmidt, MD; John Williams, DDS

Course Overview
This newly structured, four-day interactive seminar, held at one of the largest medical examiners offices in the country, will allow participants of all levels of knowledge and experience to interact with many forensic science disciplines.

Days 1 & 2 (Overview Course) includes an Introduction to Forensic Odontology (identification, mass disaster, WinID computer program, and bitemark case management), Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Anthropology and Toxicology. On Day two participants will view Forensic Autopsies (pathology/odontology) and the Dental, Anthropology and Toxicology Laboratories. The afternoon will concentrate on Investigation of Death (cause and manner) and Human Abuse Cases.

Days 3 & 4 (Advanced Training Course) is designed for those that have completed Days 1 & 2 or those with previous forensic odontology knowledge and/or experience. Includes hands-on experience with WinID computer system, Dexis Digital Radiography System, NOMAD™ X-Ray unit, Advances in Forensic Odontology, a Hands-On Photography Session, and Actual Work-up of Unidentified Human Remains, a Mock Mass Disaster, and a Bitemark Exercise. Participants of Days 3 & 4 are to bring study models of their own teeth and a digital camera (SLR preferred). Advanced training is limited to dentists, physicians, physician assistants, and forensic nurses.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Compare antemortem and postmortem dental records in the identification of human remains
Understand the other forensic science disciplines
Be familiar with the dental response to a mass casualty situation
Understand recognition, preservation, analysis and documentation of bitemark evidence
Understand crime scene investigation, including laboratory procedures, evidence collection, and presentation
Be familiar with cause and manner of death
Identify principles used in age, sex, and race determination of skeletal remains
Gain awareness of human abuse
Be familiar with new research in Forensic Odontology
Understand the role of photography

Location
The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office, Detroit, MI

Tuition
Days 1 & 2 Only
Dentist/Physician/Physician's Assistant - $595
Allied Dental Professionals and Forensic Nurses - $395 (14 CEUs)

Days 3 & 4 Only
Dentist/Physician/Physician's Assistant - $695 (14 CEUs)

Days 1, 2, 3, & 4
Dentist/Physician/Physician's Assistant/Forensic Nurses - $975 (28 CEUs)

Times
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Registration table opens half an hour before the course begins.

CDE Credits
CE credits are Lecture and Hands-On

Limited attendance, register early!