DDDT25 - LB

Piecing Together the Puzzle

Sydney, AUSTRALIA

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From: 8:00 AM

Wednesday, 19 June, 2024

To: 5:00 PM

Thursday, 20 June, 2024

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TOTAL CPD FOR THIS EVENT: 15.5 HOURS

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This two-day course will introduce participants to forensic odontology’s scope and practice with particular emphasis on disaster victim identification.

The utilisation of dental techniques for human identification is simple in concept but complex in process. The NSW Forensic Education Committee team will guide participants through the inter-related processes and procedures utilised in a disaster event. Presentations on the Asian Tsunami and other mass fatality incidents will be used to illustrate the process.

A practical component with a mock disaster exercise is held in the main mortuary. Exercises in tooth identification, antemortem and post-mortem radiographic matching and age estimation from radiographic evidence are also components of the course.

Participants will have a greater understanding of the value of their clinical records’ quality in the identification process. Become a forensic “sleeper”, a skill set that will fascinate you, but we hope you will never need.

The NSW Government has invested $91.5 million to create a world-class Forensic Medicine & Coroners Court Complex. It is the largest facility of its kind in Australia and represents a significant leap forward for coronial investigations in NSW.

The extensive high-tech facilities will enable more comprehensive coronial investigations of sudden and unexplained deaths, including complex cases and disasters involving mass casualties.

The facility has been carefully designed to offer even greater respect and dignity for grieving families seeking answers.

It also provides a more modern and spacious environment for our staff who carry out these vital services.

**Please be advised that participants will be required to bring their own laptop for use on the course. Click here for Computer Requirements **

Topics include

  • The history of forensic dentistry
  • Identification methods
  • Physical Anthropology
  • Mass casualty incidents
  • Mortuary procedures
  • Medical Autopsy
  • Dental radiology
  • Forensic pathology
  • Dental records and nomenclature
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Age estimation
  • Child abuse

Speakers at this event...

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A/Prof. Christopher J Griffiths

AM, BDS

Professor (Affiliate) Chris Griffiths is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is Joint Coordinator of the NSW Dental Identification Unit. A previous Assistant Surgeon General, Air Forc...

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Dr Stephanie-Jane C Baylis

BDS (Otago)

Dr Stephane Baylis is a New Zealand dentist and a researcher in age estimation.

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Dr Pamela J Gower

BDS (Syd), Dip.For.Odont, FFOMP (RCPA), FICD

Dr Pamela Gower is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is a long standing Visiting Dental Officer (Westmead Hospital) working in the NSW Dental Identification Unit.

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Dr Denise Donlon

BSc, BA (Hons), Dip. Ed, PhD

Denise is a senior lecturer in anatomy and forensic osteology at the Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Sydney. She is the curator of the Shellshear Museum of Physical Anthropology ...

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Dr Alain G Middleton

BDS

Dr Alain Middleton is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is a member of the Interpol DVI Standing Committee.

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Dr Selina M Leow

BDS

Dr Selina Leow is a Visiting Dental Officer (Westmead Hospital) working in the NSW Dental Identification Unit.

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Dr Russell C Lain

Dr Russell Lain is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and works as a Staff Specialist with Sydney Dental Hospital.

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Speakers at this event...

A/Prof. Christopher J Griffiths

AM, BDS

Professor (Affiliate) Chris Griffiths is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is Joint Coordinator of the NSW Dental Identification Unit. A previous Assistant Surgeon General, Air Forc...

More info

Dr Stephanie-Jane C Baylis

BDS (Otago)

Dr Stephane Baylis is a New Zealand dentist and a researcher in age estimation.

More info

Dr Pamela J Gower

BDS (Syd), Dip.For.Odont, FFOMP (RCPA), FICD

Dr Pamela Gower is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is a long standing Visiting Dental Officer (Westmead Hospital) working in the NSW Dental Identification Unit.

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Dr Denise Donlon

BSc, BA (Hons), Dip. Ed, PhD

Denise is a senior lecturer in anatomy and forensic osteology at the Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Sydney. She is the curator of the Shellshear Museum of Physical Anthropology ...

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Dr Alain G Middleton

BDS

Dr Alain Middleton is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is a member of the Interpol DVI Standing Committee.

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Dr Selina M Leow

BDS

Dr Selina Leow is a Visiting Dental Officer (Westmead Hospital) working in the NSW Dental Identification Unit.

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Dr Russell C Lain

Dr Russell Lain is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and works as a Staff Specialist with Sydney Dental Hospital.

More info