Dental records: An overview.

J Forensic Dent Sci

K. V. G. Dental College, Sullai, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.

Published: January 2010

Dental records consist of documents related to the history of present illness, clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment done, and the prognosis. A thorough knowledge of dental records is essential for the practicing dentist, as it not only has a forensic application, but also a legal implication with respect to insurance and consumerism. This article reviews the importance of dental records in forensics.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3009547PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2948.71050DOI Listing

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