ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year : 2021 | Volume
: 12 | Issue : 2 | Page : 90--94
Awareness of forensic odontology among general dental practitioners in Mumbai: A survey study
Rishabh G Mistry, Treville Pereira, Subraj Shetty, Swati Gotmare, AK Anjali, Rutuja Vidhale
Department of Oral Pathology, D.Y.Patil School of Dentistry, D.Y.Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Treville Pereira
Department of Oral Pathology, D.Y.Patil School of Dentistry, D.Y.Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
India
Introduction: Forensic odontology is the application of dental knowledge in human identification. It has major implications in criminal investigation, and human remains identification. Objective: The aim of this study is to introspect the attitude and knowledge of forensic odontology among general dental practitioners (GDPs) in Mumbai. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample size of 225 GDPs of Mumbai with the help of an online questionnaire comprising 11 questions. Results: GDPs were found to have a lack of exposure and poor knowledge regarding the subject of forensic odontology. Only 13.3% of dentists have had a formal training in the subject. About 29.3% are unaware that they can testify in the court and support the investigation. Conclusion: The lack of awareness and knowledge among dentists will hinder the criminal investigation. Hence, awareness should be created among young dentists and more courses should be available in the field.
How to cite this article:
Mistry RG, Pereira T, Shetty S, Gotmare S, Anjali A K, Vidhale R. Awareness of forensic odontology among general dental practitioners in Mumbai: A survey study.Muller J Med Sci Res 2021;12:90-94
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Mistry RG, Pereira T, Shetty S, Gotmare S, Anjali A K, Vidhale R. Awareness of forensic odontology among general dental practitioners in Mumbai: A survey study. Muller J Med Sci Res [serial online] 2021 [cited 2023 Mar 23 ];12:90-94
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