Forensic dentistry refers to the application of dental knowledge in the delivery of justice either through criminal or civil laws. Forensic dentists help investigating agencies in identification of human remains and in determining age, gender etc.
The Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducted “Morte Gauge” a continuing professional development programme in forensic dentistry which aimed to increase the awareness of medical and dental professionals in medico-legal situations. The program held on 24th August 2016 at MCODS, Attavar was presided by Dr. Dilip G. Naik, Dean, MCODS, Mangalore. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Founding Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, UiTM Malaysia was the Guest of Honour.
The lecture by Dr. Mohd Fadhli bin Khamis (Deputy Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and renowned Forensic Odontologist, PhD Australia) on disaster victim identification (DVI) was titled ‘OP Reunites’ and provided an insight into the role of dental records in victim identification and verification. The talk focused on his work in identification of victims of the Vietnam War who were temporarily laid to rest in Malaysia.
