Date: 12 May 2014

Convicted by a bite mark, Ted Bundy (1946-1989)

Author: Riaud, Xavier

Publication info: Dental historian : Lindsay Club newsletter 59 (Jan 2014): 11-3.

Abstract (English): The identification of a murderer and the eventual conviction was largely due to
forensic dentistry and in particular the use of bite marks on the victim compared with casts of the
teeth of the accused. The Bundy case has become notorious in American legal circles.

MeSH: Bites, Human -- history (major); Forensic Dentistry -- history; History, 20th Century; Homicide
-- history (major); Humans; Male; United States

Journal classification: Dental Journals;History of Medicine

People: Bundy Ted

Language: English

Language of abstract: English

Document type: Biography, Historical Article, Journal Article

Publication title: Dental historian : Lindsay Club newsletter

Issue: 59

Pagination: 11-3

ISSN: 0958-6687, 0958-6687 (ISSNLinking)

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 8803742

Publisher location: ENGLAND

Notes: Publication model: Print;; Cited medium:Print

Publication date: Jan 2014

Date created: 2014-03-13

Date completed: 2014-04-08

Medline document status: MEDLINE

Source attribution: Medline, © Publisher specific

Accession number: 24620434

First available: 2014-03-14

Updates: 2014-03-14 2014-04-09

Database: MEDLINE®; 1946 to date (1946 - current)

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Forensic dentistry expert dies at 87

Author: Robinson, Lindsey A

Publication info: Journal of the California Dental Association 41.12 (Dec 2013): 868.

MeSH: California; Forensic Dentistry -- history (major); History, 21st Century; Humans

Journal classification: Dental Journals

People: Vale Gerald Lee

Language: English

Document type: Biography, Historical Article, Letter

Publication title: Journal of the California Dental Association

Volume: 41

Issue: 12

Pagination: 868

ISSN: 1043-2256, 1043-2256 (ISSNLinking)

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 8905668

Publisher location: UNITED STATES

Notes: Publication model: Print;; Cited medium:Print

Publication date: Dec 2013

Date created: 2014-03-06

Date completed: 2014-04-08

Medline document status: MEDLINE

Source attribution: Medline, © Publisher specific

Accession number: 24597012

First available: 2014-03-07

Updates: 2014-03-07 2014-04-09

Database: MEDLINE®; 1946 to date (1946 - current)

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Abstract Book. I.O.F.O.S. CONGRESS 2013, August 29-31, 2013, Firenze, Italy
Publication info: The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology 31 1 (Oct 1, 2013): 1-165.

MeSH: Animals; Forensic Dentistry (major); Humans; Mouth Diseases (major)

Journal classification: Dental Journals

Language: English

Document type: Congresses, Overall

Publication title: The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology

Volume: 31 Suppl 1

Pagination: 1-165

ISSN: 0258-414X (ISSNLinking)

Electronic ISSN: 2219-6749

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 8501421

Publisher location: AUSTRALIA

Notes: Publication model: Electronic;; Cited medium:Internet

Publication date: Oct 1, 2013

Date created: 2013-12-23

Date completed: 2014-04-11

Medline document status: MEDLINE

Electronic publication date: 2013-10-01

Source attribution: Medline, © Publisher specific

Accession number: 24362111

First available: 2013-12-25

Updates: 2013-12-25 2014-02-11 2014-04-12

Database: MEDLINE®; 1946 to date (1946 - current)

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The importance of an anthropological scene of crime investigation in the case of burnt remains in
vehicles: 3 case studies

Author: Porta, Davide1; Poppa, Pasquale; Regazzola, Valeria; Gibelli, Daniele; Schillaci, Daniela
Roberta; Amadasi, Alberto; Magli, Francesca; Cattaneo, Cristina
1LABANOF, Laboratorio di Antropologia e Odontologia Forense, Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle
Assicurazioni, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano,
Italy

Publication info: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology 34.3 (Sep 2013): 195-200.

Abstract (English): Inspection of a crime scene is a crucial step in forensic medicine, and even the
methods taught by forensic anthropology are essential. Whereas a thorough inspection can provide
crucial information, an approximate inspection can be useless or even harmful. This study reports 3
cases of burnt bodies found inside vehicles between 2006 and 2009 in the outskirts of Milan (Italy).
In all 3 cases, the victim was killed by gunshot, and the body was burnt in the vehicle to destroy signs
of skeletal injury and prevent identification. In every case, the assistance of forensic anthropologists
was requested, but only after the inspection of the body at autopsy showed that the remains were
incomplete, thus making it more difficult to determine the identity, cause, and manner of death. A
second scene of crime inspection was therefore performed with strict anthropological and adapted
archeological methods by forensic anthropologists to perform a more complete recovery, proving
how much material had been left behind. These cases clearly show the importance of a proper
recovery and of the application of forensic anthropology methods on badly charred bodies and the
importance of recovering every fragment of bone: even the smallest fragment can provide essential
information. Thus, a precise coordination, a correct and thorough recovery of bone fragments, and
an anthropological approach are crucial for many issues: analysis of the scene of crime,
reconstruction of the corpse, and reconstruction of the perimortem events.

MeSH: Automobiles (major); Bone and Bones -- pathology (major); Burns -- pathology (major);
Dental Prosthesis; Fires (major); Forensic Anthropology; Forensic Dentistry; Humans; Radiography,
Dental; Skull Fractures -- pathology; Wounds, Gunshot -- pathology

Journal classification: Index Medicus

Correspondence author: Porta, Davide LABANOF, Laboratorio di Antropologia e Odontologia

Forense, Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la
Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy.

Language: English

Language of abstract: English

Document type: Case Reports, Journal Article

Publication title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology

Volume: 34

Issue: 3

Pagination: 195-200

ISSN: 0195-7910 (ISSNLinking)

Electronic ISSN: 1533-404X

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 8108948

Publisher location: UNITED STATES

Notes: Publication model: Print;; Cited medium:Internet

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PAF.0b013e318288759a

Publication date: Sep 2013

Date created: 2013-08-16

Date completed: 2014-04-24

Medline document status: MEDLINE

Source attribution: Medline, © Publisher specific

Accession number: 23629387

First available: 2013-05-02

Updates: 2013-05-02 2013-08-17 2013-10-18 2013-12-17 2014-04-25

Database: MEDLINE®; 1946 to date (1946 - current)

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Three-dimensional image registration as a tool for forensic odontology: a preliminary investigation

Author: Abduo, Jaafar1; Bennamoun, Mohammed

1Melbourne Dental School, Melbourne University, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3010,
Australia. jaafar_abduo@hotmail.com

Publication info: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology 34.3 (Sep 2013): 260-6.

Abstract (English): Frequently, human dentition is utilized for victim identification. This report
introduces a new human identification technique based on the principle of 3-dimensional (3D) image
registration of the dentition. With the aid of a dry human skull, postmortem (PM) and antemortem
(AM) scenarios were assumed. The skull in its initial state composed the PM scenario. Virtual 3D PM
images were reconstructed from medical CT images. The AM scenario was achieved by
reconstructing the missing hard and soft tissues of the skull by dental waxes. Virtual 3D AM images
were obtained by laser surface scanning. The virtual PM and AM images were registered at 2 levels:
arch level and tooth level. At arch level, the deviation between the 2 images was 0.147 mm for the
maxilla and 0.166 mm for the mandible. At tooth level, the deviation average ranged from 0.077 to
0.237 mm. Qualitatively, even image fit was observed for the arches, intact teeth, and teeth with
minimal deficiencies. As the tooth defect increased, the alignment discrepancy increased. It is
concluded that 3D image registration ensured an accurate superimposition of the 3D images and can
be used as a robust tool for forensic identification.
MeSH: Dental Enamel -- radiography; Dental Models (major); Dentition (major); Forensic Dentistry --
methods; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional (major); Multidetector Computed Tomography
(major); Tooth Crown -- anatomy &histology; Tooth Crown -- radiography; Tooth Wear --
radiography

Journal classification: Index Medicus

Correspondence author: Abduo, Jaafar Melbourne Dental School, Melbourne University, 720
Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3010, Australia. jaafar_abduo@hotmail.com.

Language: English

Language of abstract: English

Document type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Publication title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology

Volume: 34

Issue: 3

Pagination: 260-6

ISSN: 0195-7910 (ISSNLinking)

Electronic ISSN: 1533-404X

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 8108948

Publisher location: UNITED STATES

Notes: Publication model: Print;; Cited medium:Internet

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PAF.0b013e31829f6a29

Publication date: Sep 2013

Date created: 2013-08-16

Date completed: 2014-04-24

Medline document status: MEDLINE

Source attribution: Medline, © Publisher specific

Accession number: 23877240

First available: 2013-07-24

Updates: 2013-07-24 2013-07-25 2013-08-17 2013-10-18 2013-12-17 2014-04-25

Database: MEDLINE®; 1946 to date (1946 - current)

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Role of dental pulp in identification of the deceased individual by establishing ABO blood grouping
and Rhesus factor

Author: Aswath, Nalini1; Selvamuthukumar, S C; Karthika, B

1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital,
Narayanapuram, Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Publication info: Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental
Research 23.6 (Nov 2012 - Dec 2012): 811-3.

Abstract (English): OBJECTIVES

The study was conducted to emphasize the sensitivity and specificity of dental pulp in identifying the
ABO Blood group, Rhesus factor and also to emphasize the role of dental pulp in forensic odontology
to identify the deceased individual.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study was conducted on 60 patients. The samples obtained from finger-prick method from those
60 patients were considered as control and the samples obtained from the pulp were considered as
case. The blood grouping, Rhesus typing for capillary blood drawn by finger prick was done by slide-
agglutination method and the blood grouping, Rhesus typing for extracted dental pulp was done by
absorption-elution method.

RESULTS

Fifty seven teeth out of sixty showed positive results. Blood group elicited from capillary blood done
by slide-agglutination method matched with that of the pulpal blood group elicited by absorption-
elution method. Three showed negative results.

CONCLUSION

As the teeth are the hardest, most stable biological material, resist adverse environmental
conditions and the pulpal tissue inside the teeth is well protected, the blood group antigen from
pulp remains stable for long. Thus, the high potential value of dental pulp tissue is highlighted in this
study.

MeSH: ABO Blood-Group System -- analysis (major); Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Blood Specimen
Collection -- methods; Dental Pulp -- immunology (major); Female; Forensic Anthropology --
methods (major); Forensic Dentistry (major); Hemagglutination Tests; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;
Rh-Hr Blood-Group System -- analysis (major); Sensitivity and Specificity; Temperature; Time Factors;
Young Adult

Journal classification: Dental Journals

Substance: Substance: ABO Blood-Group System; CAS: 0 ; Substance: Rh-Hr Blood-Group System;
CAS: 0;

Correspondence author: Aswath, Nalini Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji
Dental College and Hospital, Narayanapuram, Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Language: English

Language of abstract: English

Document type: Comparative Study, Journal Article

Publication title: Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental
Research

Volume: 23

Issue: 6

Pagination: 811-3

ISSN: 0970-9290 (ISSNLinking)

Electronic ISSN: 1998-3603

Publication type: Journal

Journal code: 9202990

Publisher location: INDIA

Notes: Publication model: Print;; Cited medium:Internet

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-9290.111268

Publication date: Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

Date created: 2013-05-07

Date completed: 2014-04-24